Gambling Cage Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A gambling cage worker earns a median of $37,580 a year ($18.07 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $39,510. About 14,430 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $37,580
- Gross pay
- $1,445.38
- Federal income tax
- −$89.60
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$89.61
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$20.96
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,245.21
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $37,580
- Federal
- $2,330
- FICA
- $2,875
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $32,376
- 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 Cage Workers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 43-3041). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling cage worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.07; the average is $19.00.
What is the salary range for a gambling cage worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $29,100 and the top 10% earn over $49,430 a year.
How much is $37,580 after taxes?
About $32,376 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $31,401 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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