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Casino Floor Supervisor
Also called: Pit Boss · Table Games Supervisor · Slot Supervisor · Gaming Supervisor
What casino floor supervisors 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 floor supervisor do?
First-line supervisors of gambling services workers supervise gambling services workers and watch over games to ensure fair play. The median pay is $63,820 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about Years of dealing experience, and employment is projected to grow +3.5% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$63,820$30.68/hour · May 2025
- Job growth+3.5%2025–35, about as fast as average
- Openings per year2,600Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentBLS classification
- Time to trainYears of dealing experienceTypical program length
- U.S. jobs27,200Employment, 2025
What casino floor supervisors do
Casino floor supervisors watch the action. They oversee dealers and games, approve payouts and fills, rate players for comps, resolve disputes and watch for cheating with surveillance.
A high school diploma and dealing experience are typical; a gaming license is required. BLS projects about average growth.
Typical duties
- Supervise dealers
- Watch games
- Approve payouts
- Rate players
- Resolve disputes
- Spot cheating
- Manage table limits
Work environment and schedule
Supervisors work on casino floors.
Schedule: Nights, weekends and holidays.
A day in the life
- Take over the pit.
- Check table openings.
- Rate a high-limit player.
- Approve a fill.
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Casino Floor Supervisor salary
Half of casino floor supervisors earned more than $63,820 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $41,400 for the lowest 10% to $84,750 for the top 10%.
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How to become a casino floor supervisor
- Go to dealer school
- Deal games
- Learn multiple games
- Get promoted to floor
- Advance
A high school diploma and dealing experience are typical.
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Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Game rules
- Game protection
- Player rating
- Fill and credit procedures
- Dispute handling
People skills
- Observation
- Composure
- Leadership
- Customer service
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Exciting environment
- Good pay
- Leadership
- Path to management
Cons
- Late nights
- Standing
- Difficult guests
- Regulatory rules
Certifications and licenses
- State gaming license: Required.
- Game protection training: Helpful.
- Responsible gaming training: Required.
- Dealer school certificate: Common.
Career path
- Dealer: Entry.
- Floor Supervisor: Supervise.
- Pit Manager: Manage.
- Casino Manager: Lead.
Learn the job before day one
Our Casino Floor Supervisor training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as rate a table games player and spot signs of cheating at a table, safety and how to land your first job.
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Casino Floor Supervisor FAQ
How do floor supervisors start?
Usually as dealers.
Is a license required?
Yes.
Is the job growing?
BLS projects about average growth.
How much does a casino floor supervisor make?
The median annual wage for casino floor supervisors was $63,820 ($30.68 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $41,400 and the highest 10% earned more than $84,750.
How long does it take to become a casino floor supervisor?
Most people need about Years of dealing experience of training. A high school diploma and dealing experience are typical.
Do you need a degree to be a casino floor supervisor?
No four-year degree is typically required. BLS lists “high school diploma or equivalent” as the typical entry-level education.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 39-1013 (First-line supervisors of gambling services workers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for First-line supervisors of gambling services workers (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.