Casino Cage Cashier
Run the casino’s money center, handling large cash transactions and chips.
- $37,580
- A few weeks of training
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Casino Cashier
Also called: Change Person · Slot Attendant · Gaming Cashier · Booth Cashier
What casino cashiers do, what they earn, how long training takes and how to get started, with official BLS pay data and practical, job-level detail.
What does a casino cashier do?
Gaming change persons and booth cashiers exchange coins, tokens and chips for patrons’ money, and help with slot machine payouts. The median pay is $36,220 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about A few weeks of training, and employment is projected to grow -1.9% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$36,220$17.41/hour · May 2025
- Job growth-1.9%2025–35, a projected decline
- Openings per year3,900Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationNo formal educational credentialBLS classification
- Time to trainA few weeks of trainingTypical program length
- U.S. jobs22,000Employment, 2025
What casino cashiers do
Casino cashiers keep money moving on the floor. They exchange cash, redeem vouchers, help with jackpots, assist slot players, fix minor machine issues and keep accurate cash counts.
No formal education is required, and training is short; a gaming license is required. BLS projects slight decline.
Typical duties
- Exchange cash
- Redeem vouchers
- Pay jackpots
- Help slot players
- Fix minor machine issues
- Balance drawers
- Follow gaming rules
Work environment and schedule
Cashiers work on casino floors and in booths.
Schedule: Shifts cover 24/7, including nights and holidays.
A day in the life
- Count in the drawer.
- Redeem vouchers.
- Pay a hand-pay jackpot.
- Clear a printer jam.
See a full day in the life of a casino cashier →
Casino Cashier salary
Half of casino cashiers earned more than $36,220 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $24,460 for the lowest 10% to $60,330 for the top 10%.
Full casino cashier pay scale and hourly rates →
How to become a casino cashier
- Apply to a casino
- Get licensed
- Complete training
- Work the floor
- Advance
No formal educational credential is required.
Step-by-step guide to becoming a casino cashier →
Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Cash handling
- Voucher systems
- Jackpot procedures
- Slot basics
- Gaming rules
People skills
- Accuracy
- Friendliness
- Integrity
- Calm
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Short training
- Casino benefits
- Lively setting
- Path to cage or slots
Cons
- Slight decline
- Cash pressure
- Smoky floors in some places
- Night shifts
Certifications and licenses
- State gaming license: Required.
- AML training: Required.
- Responsible gaming training: Required.
- Cash handling training: Employer.
Career path
- Casino Cashier: Entry.
- Cage Cashier: Cage.
- Lead Cashier: Lead.
- Cage Supervisor: Supervise.
Learn the job before day one
Our Casino Cashier training (6 hours, $59.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as pay a slot hand-pay jackpot and handle a voucher dispute, safety and how to land your first job.
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Casino Cashier FAQ
Do I need a license?
Yes, a state gaming license.
Do I need experience?
No.
Is the job declining?
BLS projects slight decline.
How much does a casino cashier make?
The median annual wage for casino cashiers was $36,220 ($17.41 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $24,460 and the highest 10% earned more than $60,330.
How long does it take to become a casino cashier?
Most people need about A few weeks of training of training. No formal educational credential is required.
Do you need a degree to be a casino cashier?
No four-year degree is typically required. BLS lists “no formal educational credential” as the typical entry-level education, plus short-term on-the-job training.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 41-2012 (Gambling change persons and booth cashiers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Gambling change persons and booth cashiers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.