How much does a gambling manager make in Illinois?
$79,610a year
Median yearly pay for gambling managers in Illinois. That is $38.27 an hour or $6,634 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.27
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,740Median: $79,610Highest 10%: $129,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,740 | $28.24 | |
| 25th | $67,320 | $32.37 | |
| Median | $79,610 | $38.27 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.43 | |
| 90th | $129,300 | $62.15 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $80,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gambling managers.
| 16. Missouri | $85,630 |
| 17. Arizona | $82,840 |
| 18. Louisiana | $82,140 |
| 19. Illinois | $79,610 |
| 20. North Dakota | $79,300 |
| 21. Arkansas | $77,860 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $77,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling manager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.27 ($79,610 a year).
Do gambling managers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $79,610 against $93,220 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Illinois rank for gambling manager pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 27 states.
Which city in Illinois pays gambling managers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $80,170 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.