Salary guide

Casino Cashier Salary & Pay Scale (2026)

What casino cashiers earn per year, per hour and per month, with the full percentile range, the factors that move pay and how to earn more.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How much does a casino cashier make?

The median casino cashier salary in the U.S. is $36,220 per year, or $17.41 per hour, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May 2025. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $24,460, while the top 10% earned more than $60,330.

Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026

Casino Cashier pay scale

Casino Cashier pay by percentile, May 2025
PercentileAnnualHourly*What it usually reflects
10th percentile$24,460$11.76Typical for new workers, part-time markets and lower-paying settings
25th percentile$29,630$14.25Early career, a year or two of experience
Median (50th)$36,220$17.41Mid-career: half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile$41,530$19.97Experienced workers, specialists and higher-paying employers
90th percentile$60,330$29.00Top earners: senior, specialized, supervisory or high-cost areas

*Hourly figures are annual wages divided by 2,080 hours. Percentile descriptions are general patterns, not guarantees.

Monthly and biweekly pay

Pay periodAt 25th percentileAt medianAt 75th percentile
Per year$29,630$36,220$41,530
Per month$2,469$3,018$3,461
Every two weeks$1,140$1,393$1,597
Per week$570$697$799

Gross pay before taxes and deductions.

What affects casino cashier pay

  • Tips and service charges in front-of-house roles
  • Type of establishment (fine dining, resorts and casinos often pay more)
  • Supervisory and management responsibility
  • Certifications such as ServSafe Manager and culinary credentials
  • Geography and cost of living: metropolitan areas and some states pay well above the national median

How to earn more as a casino cashier

  1. Get credentialed: State gaming license, AML training, Responsible gaming training.
  2. Build specialty experience: Cage.
  3. Move up: roles such as lead cashier and cage supervisor typically pay more.
  4. Negotiate: research local pay and use our salary negotiation guide.

Casino Cashier pay vs. related careers

Job outlook

BLS projects employment of casino cashiers to change by -1.9% from 2025–35, a projected decline compared with the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,900 openings are projected each year, on average, including openings to replace workers who retire or change occupations.

About this data

Figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025), which covers wage and salary workers nationwide under SOC code 41-2012 (“Gambling change persons and booth cashiers”). Wages exclude self-employment income, overtime and most bonuses unless they are part of regular pay. We refresh these numbers when BLS releases new estimates each spring.

Casino Cashier salary FAQ

How much does a casino cashier make per hour?

The median hourly wage for casino cashiers was $17.41 in May 2025 (BLS). Hourly pay for the lowest 10% was about $11.76 and the top 10% earned about $29.00 or more.

How much does a casino cashier make a month?

At the median annual wage of $36,220, that works out to about $3,018 per month before taxes, or about $1,393 every two weeks.

What is the starting salary for a casino cashier?

New casino cashiers often start near the lower end of the range. The 10th percentile was $24,460 and the 25th percentile was $29,630 per year in May 2025. Starting pay depends on location, employer and credentials.

How can casino cashiers earn more?

Common ways include earning State gaming license and AML training, gaining specialty experience, taking shifts or roles with premium pay, and moving up the career ladder to roles such as lead cashier.

Sources

Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.

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