Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$43,370
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$20.85
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$61,970
entry level starts ~$32,730
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 10,000 employed

How much do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make?

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators earn a median annual salary of $43,370 in the United States, which works out to roughly $20.85 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $32,730 at the entry level and $61,970 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $36,270 and $49,210 a year.

That is $18,020 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary range by percentile

Half of all Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators earn between $36,270 and $49,210 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,730$15.74
25th percentile (early career)$36,270$17.44
50th percentile (median)$43,370$20.85
75th percentile (experienced)$49,210$23.66
90th percentile (top earners)$61,970$29.79

Highest-paying states for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Massachusetts leads the country for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators pay at $61,770 a year, followed by Connecticut ($56,300) and Oregon ($50,120). At the other end, South Dakota posts the lowest median at $33,820 — a gap of $27,950 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Massachusetts$61,770$29.70+42%
2Connecticut$56,300$27.07+30%
3Oregon$50,120$24.10+16%
4Arizona$50,010$24.04+15%
5New York$49,110$23.61+13%

Workforce and education

About 10,000 people work as Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $45,630 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make in the United States?
The median Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary in the United States is $43,370 per year, or about $20.85 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $32,730, while the top 10% of earners make $61,970 or more.
How does Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators median of $43,370 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators the most?
Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators, with a median salary of $61,770 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators work in the United States?
About 10,000 people were employed as Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.