Gambling Manager salary in the U.S.
Gambling Managers in the U.S. earn a median of $93,220 a year ($44.82 an hour), based on BLS data for 5,030 workers.
Pay ranges from $55,960 for the lowest-paid 10% to $164,350 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $103,050, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for gambling managers in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $55,960 | $26.90 |
| 25th percentile | $72,570 | $34.89 |
| Median | $93,220 | $44.82 |
| 75th percentile | $122,990 | $59.13 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $164,350 | $79.01 |
| Average (mean) | $103,050 | $49.54 |
Half of gambling managers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $7,768.33 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $3,884.17 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $3,585.38 |
| Weekly | $1,792.69 |
| Hourly | $44.82 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
Gambling Manager salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $106,670 | 60 |
| Washington | $106,450 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $105,340 | 30 |
| New York | $102,350 | 180 |
| Michigan | $101,860 | 190 |
| New Jersey | $101,470 | 130 |
| New Mexico | $101,260 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $100,460 | 40 |
| Ohio | $99,650 | 110 |
| California | $99,230 | 620 |
| Indiana | $98,920 | 110 |
| Mississippi | $97,170 | 160 |
| Florida | $96,180 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,800 | 170 |
| Nevada | $91,250 | 790 |
| Missouri | $85,630 | 70 |
| Arizona | $82,840 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $82,140 | 240 |
| Illinois | $79,610 | 310 |
| North Dakota | $79,300 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $77,860 | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $77,380 | 220 |
| Minnesota | $77,360 | n/a |
| Maryland | $77,320 | 180 |
| Iowa | $76,350 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $74,270 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $61,360 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $54,640 | 100 |
Best-paying metro areas for gambling managers
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $125,790 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $124,840 | 40 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $121,420 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $115,790 | 70 |
| Cleveland, OH | $106,820 | 40 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,500 | 90 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $101,930 | 100 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,760 | 80 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $101,470 | 120 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,460 | 40 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $99,380 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $98,420 | 60 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $96,180 | 140 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $94,580 | 560 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $92,780 | 130 |
Metro areas with the most gambling managers
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 560 | $94,580 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 260 | $80,170 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 140 | $96,180 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 130 | $92,780 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 120 | $101,470 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 120 | $83,620 |
| Reno, NV | 120 | $60,890 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 100 | $101,930 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 90 | $105,500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 80 | $101,760 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 80 | $56,760 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 70 | $65,720 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 70 | $115,790 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 60 | $121,420 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 60 | $98,420 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $141,900 | $68.22 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,860 | $59.55 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 | $55.28 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,870 | — |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| Food Service Manager | $69,390 | $33.36 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,270 | $82.34 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $80,390 | $38.65 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $104,590 | $50.29 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $167,220 | $80.39 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $59,300 | $28.51 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $95,200 | $45.77 |
| Lodging Manager | $69,250 | $33.29 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 | $38.23 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 11-9071. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling manager make in the U.S.?
The median salary for gambling managers in the U.S. is $93,220 a year, or $44.82 an hour. Pay ranges from $55,960 for the lowest-paid 10% to $164,350 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid gambling managers make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of gambling managers in the U.S. earn at least $164,350 a year. The top 25% earn $122,990 or more.
What is the starting pay for gambling managers in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $55,960 a year, and a quarter of gambling managers earn $72,570 or less.
How many gambling managers work in the U.S.?
About 5,030 gambling managers are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.