Gambling Cage Worker Salary
Gambling Cage Workers earn a median $37,580 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What gambling cage workers 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.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -3.1% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 1,200
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of gambling cage workers is projected to shrink 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Gambling Cage Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$2,330
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,330
- Medicare (1.45%)$545
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,376
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,100 | $13.99 | $25,562 |
| 25th percentile | $34,510 | $16.59 | $29,909 |
| Median (50th) | $37,580 | $18.07 | $32,376 |
| 75th percentile | $44,680 | $21.48 | $38,080 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $49,430 | $23.76 | $41,897 |
Gambling Cage Worker salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,340 | +3.9% | $39,008 | $32,240 – $84,230 | 290 |
| Maryland | $47,930 | +15.4% | $38,779 | $36,470 – $51,640 | 280 |
| Florida | $42,900 | +3.0% | $36,650 | $30,040 – $58,140 | 540 |
| Washington | $41,720 | −6.0% | $35,702 | $36,410 – $55,900 | 620 |
| New Jersey | $41,430 | +3.0% | $34,728 | $37,950 – $47,170 | 360 |
| Arizona | $40,780 | −11.3% | $34,136 | $32,160 – $51,590 | 930 |
| Illinois | $39,900 | +15.5% | $32,409 | $34,270 – $47,570 | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,980 | +4.3% | $32,304 | $32,220 – $46,520 | 310 |
| Michigan | $38,710 | −6.2% | $31,889 | $37,040 – $45,930 | 250 |
| Nevada | $38,570 | +4.4% | $33,171 | $30,230 – $48,810 | 2,050 |
| Oregon | $38,040 | +3.0% | $30,246 | $36,170 – $59,390 | 220 |
| California | $37,650 | −3.7% | $31,447 | $35,420 – $47,120 | 2,020 |
| Indiana | $37,650 | +2.1% | $31,351 | $34,940 – $47,300 | 280 |
| Iowa | $37,230 | +2.2% | $31,331 | $30,550 – $48,930 | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $36,820 | +0.6% | $31,765 | $31,650 – $48,270 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $36,810 | −0.3% | $30,606 | $26,890 – $47,420 | 420 |
| Missouri | $36,560 | +2.3% | $30,775 | $28,600 – $45,300 | 220 |
| Delaware | $36,500 | +3.0% | $30,159 | $36,480 – $40,200 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $36,430 | — | $31,452 | $33,980 – $55,760 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $36,430 | −0.7% | $30,630 | $27,450 – $47,930 | 350 |
| Kansas | $36,360 | +4.3% | $30,166 | $23,830 – $49,350 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $34,860 | +6.0% | $29,088 | $30,010 – $38,340 | 110 |
| Colorado | $34,850 | −29.1% | $29,357 | $30,930 – $48,890 | 130 |
| South Dakota | $33,300 | +4.8% | $28,937 | $27,170 – $44,940 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $33,220 | +13.0% | $28,262 | $23,210 – $46,530 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $31,640 | −5.6% | $27,022 | $28,080 – $44,650 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $31,520 | −13.1% | $27,106 | $25,550 – $48,010 | 370 |
| Mississippi | $30,890 | −0.1% | $26,497 | $25,860 – $38,710 | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $30,590 | +4.7% | $25,928 | $22,870 – $39,260 | 1,540 |
| West Virginia | $30,490 | −9.7% | $25,896 | $28,610 – $41,260 | 80 |
| Texas | $27,480 | — | $24,240 | $23,840 – $40,980 | 130 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teller | $43,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Bill and Account Collector | $47,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $48,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Procurement Clerk | $50,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,670 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $53,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | 0.0% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $58,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Receptionist and Information Clerk | $38,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $36,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $38,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling cage worker make?
The national median salary for gambling cage workers is $37,580 a year ($18.07 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,100 and the top 10% earn over $49,430. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays gambling cage workers the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $48,340.
How many gambling cage workers are there in the U.S.?
About 14,430 people work as gambling cage workers nationwide.