Gambling Cage Workers
SOC code 43-3041 · O*NET-SOC 43-3041.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Office and administration
Gambling Cage Workers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$37,580
a year
Hourly
$18.07
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$39,510
$19.00 per hour
Middle 50%
$34,510 – $44,680
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$29,100 – $49,430
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
14,430
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $29,100
- $13.99/hr
- 25th percentile
- $34,510
- $16.59/hr
- Median percentile
- $37,580
- $18.07/hr
- 75th percentile
- $44,680
- $21.48/hr
- 90th percentile
- $49,430
- $23.76/hr
What does a gambling cage worker do?
In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.
- Follow all gaming regulations.
- Prepare bank deposits, balancing assigned funds as necessary.
- Maintain cage security.
- Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.
- Supply currency, coins, chips, or gaming checks to other departments as needed.
- Prepare reports, including assignment of company funds or recording of department revenues.
- Convert gaming checks, coupons, tokens, or coins to currency for gaming patrons.
How to become a gambling cage worker
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 85% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)85%
- Some College Courses14%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree1%
Common questions
How much does a gambling cage worker earn?
The national median is $37,580 a year. The full range runs from $29,100 at the 10th percentile to $49,430 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a gambling cage worker without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Speaking3.5/5
- Active Listening3.3/5
- Mathematics3.3/5
- Reading Comprehension3.0/5
- Writing3.0/5
- Critical Thinking3.0/5
- Monitoring3.0/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.7/5
- Mathematics3.8/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Administration and Management3.1/5
- Administrative3.0/5
- Economics and Accounting2.8/5
- Computers and Electronics2.6/5
Transferable strengths: Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Time Management.