How much does a gambling cage worker make in Chicago?
$43,710a year
Median yearly pay for gambling cage workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.01 an hour or $3,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.01
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $43,710Highest 10%: $47,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| 75th | $46,250 | $22.24 | |
| 90th | $47,570 | $22.87 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for gambling cage workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $36,820 |
Related jobs in Chicago
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a gambling cage worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.01 ($43,710 a year).
Do gambling cage workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $43,710 against $37,580 nationally, 16% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,900, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for gambling cage worker pay?
6 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a gambling cage worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,570 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.