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Casino Manager
Also called: Gaming Manager · Casino Shift Manager · Table Games Manager · Slot Operations Manager
What casino managers 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 manager do?
Gambling managers plan, direct or coordinate gambling operations in a casino, overseeing games, staff and regulatory compliance. The median pay is $93,220 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about Years of casino experience, and employment is projected to grow +3.6% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$93,220$44.82/hour · May 2025
- Job growth+3.6%2025–35, about as fast as average
- Openings per year600Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentBLS classification
- Time to trainYears of casino experienceTypical program length
- U.S. jobs5,600Employment, 2025
What casino managers do
Casino managers run the gaming floor. They oversee table games and slots, schedule and lead supervisors and dealers, handle guest issues and disputes, enforce gaming regulations and track revenue.
A high school diploma and several years of casino experience are typical; managers need a state gaming license. BLS projects about average growth.
Typical duties
- Oversee gaming operations
- Lead supervisors and dealers
- Handle guest disputes
- Enforce gaming rules
- Track revenue
- Manage schedules
- Work with surveillance
Work environment and schedule
Casino managers work on casino floors and offices.
Schedule: Nights, weekends and holidays; casinos run 24/7.
A day in the life
- Review the previous shift’s results.
- Brief floor supervisors.
- Walk the floor.
- Resolve a payout dispute.
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Casino Manager salary
Half of casino managers earned more than $93,220 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $55,960 for the lowest 10% to $164,350 for the top 10%.
Full casino manager pay scale and hourly rates →
How to become a casino manager
- Work as a dealer
- Become a floor supervisor
- Become a pit manager
- Get licensed
- Become a casino manager
A high school diploma and several years of casino experience are typical.
Step-by-step guide to becoming a casino manager →
Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Gaming operations
- Gaming regulations
- Staff scheduling
- Revenue analysis
- Dispute resolution
People skills
- Leadership
- Composure
- Customer service
- Integrity
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Good pay
- Exciting environment
- Leadership
- Hospitality industry
Cons
- Late nights
- Smoky floors in some states
- Regulatory pressure
- Difficult guests
Certifications and licenses
- State gaming license: Required.
- Hospitality management degree: Helpful.
- Responsible gaming training: Required.
- AML training: Required.
Career path
- Dealer: Entry.
- Floor Supervisor: Lead.
- Pit Manager: Manage.
- Casino Manager: Run casino floor.
Learn the job before day one
Our Casino Manager training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as resolve a table game dispute and read a casino shift report, safety and how to land your first job.
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Casino Manager FAQ
Do casino managers need a license?
Yes, state gaming licenses are required.
Do I need a degree?
Not always; experience matters most.
Is the job growing?
BLS projects about average growth.
How much does a casino manager make?
The median annual wage for casino managers was $93,220 ($44.82 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $55,960 and the highest 10% earned more than $164,350.
How long does it take to become a casino manager?
Most people need about Years of casino experience of training. A high school diploma and several years of casino experience are typical.
Do you need a degree to be a casino manager?
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 11-9071 (Gambling managers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Gambling managers (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.