Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator Salary
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators earn a median $43,370 a year nationally. Protective Service Occupations
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,024
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,689
- Medicare (1.45%)$629
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,028
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,730 | $15.74 | $28,479 |
| 25th percentile | $36,270 | $17.44 | $31,323 |
| Median (50th) | $43,370 | $20.85 | $37,028 |
| 75th percentile | $49,210 | $23.66 | $41,720 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,970 | $29.79 | $51,973 |
Best cities for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas, NV | $47,420 | $40,282 | $40,196 | 660 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Las Vegas, NV — $47,420
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $61,770 | $48,944 | $45,700 – $72,870 | 80 |
| Connecticut | $56,300 | $45,809 | $46,600 – $74,610 | 180 |
| Oregon | $50,120 | $38,896 | $36,660 – $74,380 | 70 |
| Arizona | $50,010 | $41,322 | $37,520 – $75,750 | 380 |
| New York | $49,110 | $39,585 | $34,650 – $79,300 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $48,620 | $40,108 | $40,550 – $59,270 | 270 |
| Maryland | $47,950 | $38,794 | $33,510 – $59,980 | 120 |
| Indiana | $46,910 | $38,518 | $34,550 – $111,990 | 380 |
| North Dakota | $46,740 | $39,736 | $37,870 – $61,740 | 120 |
| Michigan | $46,620 | $37,909 | $36,000 – $61,070 | 330 |
| Nevada | $46,570 | $39,599 | $36,420 – $61,040 | 820 |
| Ohio | $45,880 | $38,565 | $34,960 – $86,550 | 190 |
| Washington | $45,740 | $38,932 | $37,650 – $62,190 | 470 |
| California | $44,740 | $36,768 | $37,900 – $58,100 | 990 |
| Colorado | $44,340 | $36,565 | $30,800 – $56,440 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $44,080 | $36,059 | $31,780 – $59,670 | 210 |
| Illinois | $42,760 | $34,566 | $33,580 – $57,900 | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $42,150 | $34,974 | $30,850 – $67,310 | 260 |
| Virginia | $41,980 | $34,311 | $33,950 – $67,110 | — |
| Florida | $39,060 | $33,565 | $33,880 – $63,580 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,930 | $32,265 | $34,650 – $65,870 | 570 |
| Delaware | $38,910 | $31,962 | $35,310 – $50,690 | 50 |
| Missouri | $38,860 | $32,515 | $30,190 – $47,050 | 230 |
| Idaho | $38,850 | $32,445 | $33,870 – $47,310 | 50 |
| Alabama | $36,970 | $30,302 | $34,130 – $59,240 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $36,930 | $31,233 | $28,430 – $64,540 | 110 |
| Kansas | $36,830 | $30,517 | $30,370 – $53,710 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $36,330 | $30,217 | $31,140 – $43,350 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $36,000 | $30,032 | $30,070 – $45,820 | 1,310 |
| Iowa | $35,750 | $30,198 | $31,990 – $43,940 | 230 |
| Mississippi | $35,360 | $29,909 | $27,620 – $48,570 | 240 |
| West Virginia | $35,150 | $29,486 | $27,190 – $43,090 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $33,910 | $28,796 | $23,440 – $44,240 | 240 |
| South Dakota | $33,820 | $29,354 | $28,090 – $57,110 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling surveillance officer and gambling investigator make?
The national median salary for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators is $43,370 a year ($20.85 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,730 and the top 10% earn over $61,970. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $61,770. After taxes and local prices, Las Vegas, NV offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators are there in the U.S.?
About 9,520 people work as gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators nationwide.