Illinois Median
$31,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $34,320
State Rank
#16 of 34
2,470 employed here
How much does a Gambling Dealer make in Illinois?
Gambling Dealers in Illinois take home a median of $31,200 annually — roughly $15.00 an hour — which runs 9% below the national median of $34,320.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $45,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $31,200 and $38,710 a year.
Gambling Dealer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $38,710 | $18.61 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $45,000 | $21.63 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 16th out of 34 states and territories for Gambling Dealer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Gambling Dealer salary in other states
Oregon $62,230Wisconsin $61,670Arizona $60,940Washington $58,700New York $50,860Pennsylvania $48,230Ohio $40,710Delaware $39,330Florida $38,500New Mexico $36,990South Dakota $36,190California $35,090New Jersey $33,000New Hampshire $32,100Maryland $31,740Colorado $30,800Michigan $29,120Missouri $28,600Arkansas $28,380Mississippi $28,250North Dakota $27,370South Carolina $27,350Minnesota $27,190Virginia $26,170Nevada $25,690West Virginia $25,100Texas $25,090Indiana $24,160Oklahoma $23,720Iowa $23,020Montana $21,940Georgia $21,430Louisiana $17,760
Working as a Gambling Dealer in Illinois
Nationally, about 84,000 people work as Gambling Dealers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($31,200) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Gambling Dealer make in Illinois?
The median Gambling Dealer salary in Illinois is $31,200 per year, or about $15.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $45,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Gambling Dealers about 9% less than the national median of $34,320. Illinois ranks 16th out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Gambling Dealers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,200 a year. About 2,470 Gambling Dealers are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.