How much does a gambling manager make in Chicago?
$80,170a year
Median yearly pay for gambling managers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $38.54 an hour or $6,681 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.54
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,840Median: $80,170Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| 25th | $79,050 | $38.00 | |
| Median | $80,170 | $38.54 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.32 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.13 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for gambling managers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Marketing Manager | $165,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling manager make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $38.54 ($80,170 a year).
Do gambling managers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $80,170 against $93,220 nationally, 14% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,610, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for gambling manager pay?
19 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a gambling manager make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,400 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.