Gambling Managers
SOC code 11-9071 · O*NET-SOC 11-9071.00 · Little to some preparation needed
Gambling Managers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$93,220
a year
Hourly
$44.82
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$103,050
$49.54 per hour
Middle 50%
$72,570 – $122,990
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$55,960 – $164,350
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
5,030
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $55,960
- $26.90/hr
- 25th percentile
- $72,570
- $34.89/hr
- Median percentile
- $93,220
- $44.82/hr
- 75th percentile
- $122,990
- $59.13/hr
- 90th percentile
- $164,350
- $79.01/hr
What does a gambling manager do?
Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Resolve customer complaints regarding problems, such as payout errors.
- Remove suspected cheaters, such as card counters or other players who may have systems that shift the odds of winning to their favor.
- Circulate among gaming tables to ensure that operations are conducted properly, that dealers follow house rules, or that players are not cheating.
- Track supplies of money to tables and perform any required paperwork.
- Set and maintain a bank and table limit for each game.
- Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits.
- Prepare work schedules and station arrangements and keep attendance records.
- Monitor staffing levels to ensure that games and tables are adequately staffed for each shift, arranging for staff rotations and breaks and locating substitute employees as necessary.
How to become a gambling manager
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 57% 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)57%
- Some College Courses30%
- Post-Secondary Certificate7%
- Bachelor's Degree7%
Common questions
How much does a gambling manager earn?
The national median is $93,220 a year. The full range runs from $55,960 at the 10th percentile to $164,350 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 manager 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
- Critical Thinking4.0/5
- Speaking3.9/5
- Monitoring3.9/5
- Active Listening3.8/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- English Language4.2/5
- Administration and Management4.2/5
- Mathematics4.2/5
- Personnel and Human Resources4.0/5
- Administrative3.8/5
- Computers and Electronics3.5/5
- Economics and Accounting3.5/5
Transferable strengths: Management of Personnel Resources, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making.