How much does a gambling dealer make in Illinois?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for gambling dealers in Illinois. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $45,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $38,710 | $18.61 | |
| 90th | $45,000 | $21.63 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $31,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gambling dealers.
| 13. New Jersey | $33,000 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $32,100 |
| 15. Maryland | $31,740 |
| 16. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 17. Colorado | $30,800 |
| 18. Michigan | $29,120 |
| 19. Missouri | $28,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling dealer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do gambling dealers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $34,320 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Illinois rank for gambling dealer pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 34 states.
Which city in Illinois pays gambling dealers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $31,200 a year.
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.