How much does a casino cage worker make?

In the United States, pay can vary with experience and skill, the casino or other employer, and location. More responsible tasks and hours worked can also affect earnings.

In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron’s credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron’s request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.

What's a typical day like?

At a casino window, a cage worker sells chips, cashes checks, and trades chips or tickets for cash, recording each transaction. They help guests, protect the money, and count and balance the drawer at shift’s end.

In the U.S., a high-school diploma/GED and math skills help; casinos train new hires. Workers must meet their state’s age rule and get any required gaming permit; rules differ by state, so there is no single starting age.

High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)

Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling.

At shift’s end, a second worker may recount the cashier’s cash and chips to make sure they match the records.