Gambling Cage Workers

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $37,580/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$29,100$49,430

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: -5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.

About 1,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningMathematicsReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationTime Management

Top knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeEconomics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security

Core tasks

• Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.

• Follow all gaming regulations.

• Maintain cage security.

• Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.

• Supply currency, coins, chips, or gaming checks to other departments as needed.

• Convert gaming checks, coupons, tokens, or coins to currency for gaming patrons.

• Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.

• Verify accuracy of reports, such as authorization forms, transaction reconciliations, or exchange summary reports.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Gambling Cage Workers?

The median pay for Gambling Cage Workers is $37,580 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Gambling Cage Workers?

Employment for Gambling Cage Workers is projected to change -5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Gambling Cage Workers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Gambling Cage Workers?

About 1,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.