Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A gambling and sports book writer and runner earns a median of $34,980 a year ($16.82 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $36,450. About 8,950 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $34,980
- Gross pay
- $1,345.38
- Federal income tax
- −$77.60
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$83.41
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$19.51
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,164.86
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $34,980
- Federal
- $2,018
- FICA
- $2,676
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $30,286
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 39-3012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling and sports book writer and runner make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $16.82; the average is $17.53.
What is the salary range for a gambling and sports book writer and runner?
The bottom 10% earn under $22,090 and the top 10% earn over $48,270 a year.
How much is $34,980 after taxes?
About $30,286 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $29,450 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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