Illinois Median
$79,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $93,220
State Rank
#19 of 27
310 employed here
How much does a Gambling Manager make in Illinois?
Gambling Managers in Illinois take home a median of $79,610 annually — roughly $38.27 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $93,220.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $58,740 while the top 10% make $129,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $67,320 and $100,740 a year.
Gambling Manager salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $58,740 | $28.24 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $67,320 | $32.37 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $79,610 | $38.27 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $100,740 | $48.43 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $129,280 | $62.15 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 19th out of 27 states and territories for Gambling Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Gambling Manager salary in other states
Texas $106,670Washington $106,450Kentucky $105,340New York $102,350Michigan $101,860New Jersey $101,470New Mexico $101,260Massachusetts $100,460Ohio $99,650California $99,230Indiana $98,920Mississippi $97,170Florida $96,180Pennsylvania $94,800Nevada $91,250Missouri $85,630Arizona $82,840Louisiana $82,140North Dakota $79,300Arkansas $77,860Oklahoma $77,380Minnesota $77,360Maryland $77,320Iowa $76,350West Virginia $74,270Nebraska $61,360
Working as a Gambling Manager in Illinois
Nationally, about 5,000 people work as Gambling Managers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($79,610) 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 Manager make in Illinois?
The median Gambling Manager salary in Illinois is $79,610 per year, or about $38.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,740 at the entry level to $129,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Gambling Managers about 15% less than the national median of $93,220. Illinois ranks 19th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Gambling Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $79,610 a year. About 310 Gambling Managers 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.