Gambling Manager Salary
Gambling Managers earn a median $93,220 a year nationally. Management Occupations
What gambling managers do
Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.6% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 600
- Self-employed
- 8%
Employment of gambling managers is projected to grow 3.6% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 600 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 Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$11,678
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,780
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,352
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$74,410
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $55,960 | $26.90 | $47,144 |
| 25th percentile | $72,570 | $34.89 | $59,883 |
| Median (50th) | $93,220 | $44.82 | $74,410 |
| 75th percentile | $122,990 | $59.13 | $95,330 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $164,350 | $79.01 | $123,599 |
Gambling Manager salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $106,670 | — | $83,872 | $60,680 – $171,770 | 60 |
| Washington | $106,450 | −12.6% | $83,718 | $81,010 – $171,650 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $105,340 | +60.8% | $79,367 | $43,720 – $164,760 | 30 |
| New York | $102,350 | +8.7% | $75,835 | $78,520 – $151,500 | 180 |
| Michigan | $101,860 | +3.9% | $76,410 | $64,530 – $156,500 | 190 |
| New Jersey | $101,470 | −4.4% | $75,940 | $78,430 – $168,960 | 130 |
| New Mexico | $101,260 | +1.5% | $76,436 | $67,330 – $138,220 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $100,460 | +2.8% | $74,701 | $100,460 – $181,580 | 40 |
| Ohio | $99,650 | +28.3% | $76,976 | $65,090 – $163,140 | 110 |
| California | $99,230 | −3.5% | $72,350 | $72,630 – $185,670 | 620 |
| Indiana | $98,920 | +8.2% | $75,532 | $76,690 – $149,500 | 110 |
| Mississippi | $97,170 | +24.0% | $74,034 | $49,280 – $189,610 | 160 |
| Florida | $96,180 | +13.9% | $76,493 | $60,510 – $169,990 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,800 | +12.3% | $72,611 | $64,170 – $148,080 | 170 |
| Nevada | $91,250 | +3.9% | $73,024 | $46,090 – $180,430 | 790 |
| Missouri | $85,630 | +12.7% | $65,983 | $64,490 – $143,010 | 70 |
| Arizona | $82,840 | +3.0% | $65,246 | $49,660 – $187,880 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $82,140 | −1.9% | $64,538 | $59,220 – $125,320 | 240 |
| Illinois | $79,610 | +4.8% | $61,040 | $58,740 – $129,280 | 310 |
| North Dakota | $79,300 | — | $64,330 | $39,970 – $137,890 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $77,860 | — | $60,781 | $67,320 – $133,570 | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $77,380 | +12.4% | $60,330 | $48,570 – $113,810 | 220 |
| Minnesota | $77,360 | −2.6% | $59,516 | $44,600 – $158,050 | — |
| Maryland | $77,320 | −24.7% | $59,916 | $64,570 – $169,780 | 180 |
| Iowa | $76,350 | −0.9% | $60,293 | $58,000 – $108,170 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $74,270 | — | $58,434 | $31,910 – $125,650 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $61,360 | — | $49,570 | $44,600 – $122,660 | 40 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Emergency Management Director | $93,330 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $95,200 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $89,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Postmaster and Mail Superintendent | $96,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $104,590 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,870 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $80,390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Funeral Home Manager | $78,790 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling manager make?
The national median salary for gambling managers is $93,220 a year ($44.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,960 and the top 10% earn over $164,350. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays gambling managers the most?
Texas has the highest median pay at $106,670.
How many gambling managers are there in the U.S.?
About 5,030 people work as gambling managers nationwide.