Gambling Cage Worker Salary
Gambling Cage Workers earn a median $37,580 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$37,580
$18.07 per hour
Range
$29,100 – $49,430
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
14,430
across the U.S.
Gambling Cage Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$32,376
per year · effective tax rate 13.8%
$2,698Monthly
$1,349Twice a month
$1,245Every 2 weeks
$15.57Hourly
- 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 |
Best cities for gambling cage workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix, AZ | $44,540 | $37,063 | $35,874 | 540 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $43,710 | $35,282 | $34,058 | 480 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $38,900 | $33,436 | $33,364 | 1,650 |
| 4 | Riverside, CA | $36,500 | $30,584 | $28,733 | 490 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Phoenix, AZ — $44,540
- Chicago, IL — $43,710
- Las Vegas, NV — $38,900
- Riverside, CA — $36,500
Gambling Cage Worker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,340 | $39,008 | $32,240 – $84,230 | 290 |
| Maryland | $47,930 | $38,779 | $36,470 – $51,640 | 280 |
| Florida | $42,900 | $36,650 | $30,040 – $58,140 | 540 |
| Washington | $41,720 | $35,702 | $36,410 – $55,900 | 620 |
| New Jersey | $41,430 | $34,728 | $37,950 – $47,170 | 360 |
| Arizona | $40,780 | $34,136 | $32,160 – $51,590 | 930 |
| Illinois | $39,900 | $32,409 | $34,270 – $47,570 | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,980 | $32,304 | $32,220 – $46,520 | 310 |
| Michigan | $38,710 | $31,889 | $37,040 – $45,930 | 250 |
| Nevada | $38,570 | $33,171 | $30,230 – $48,810 | 2,050 |
| Oregon | $38,040 | $30,246 | $36,170 – $59,390 | 220 |
| California | $37,650 | $31,447 | $35,420 – $47,120 | 2,020 |
| Indiana | $37,650 | $31,351 | $34,940 – $47,300 | 280 |
| Iowa | $37,230 | $31,331 | $30,550 – $48,930 | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $36,820 | $31,765 | $31,650 – $48,270 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $36,810 | $30,606 | $26,890 – $47,420 | 420 |
| Missouri | $36,560 | $30,775 | $28,600 – $45,300 | 220 |
| Delaware | $36,500 | $30,159 | $36,480 – $40,200 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $36,430 | $31,452 | $33,980 – $55,760 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $36,430 | $30,630 | $27,450 – $47,930 | 350 |
| Kansas | $36,360 | $30,166 | $23,830 – $49,350 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $34,860 | $29,088 | $30,010 – $38,340 | 110 |
| Colorado | $34,850 | $29,357 | $30,930 – $48,890 | 130 |
| South Dakota | $33,300 | $28,937 | $27,170 – $44,940 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $33,220 | $28,262 | $23,210 – $46,530 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $31,640 | $27,022 | $28,080 – $44,650 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $31,520 | $27,106 | $25,550 – $48,010 | 370 |
| Mississippi | $30,890 | $26,497 | $25,860 – $38,710 | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $30,590 | $25,928 | $22,870 – $39,260 | 1,540 |
| West Virginia | $30,490 | $25,896 | $28,610 – $41,260 | 80 |
| Texas | $27,480 | $24,240 | $23,840 – $40,980 | 130 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Phoenix, AZ offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many gambling cage workers are there in the U.S.?
About 14,430 people work as gambling cage workers nationwide.