SOC 339031

Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers.

National Median

$43,900

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$43,900

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,020

Experienced (90th pct)

$62,360

Total Employed

10,000

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,020 - $37,410
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$37,410 - $50,610
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$50,610 - $62,360

Highest Paying Locations for Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

$105,990

+141.4% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$66,370

+51.2% vs national

Massachusetts

$61,090

+39.2% vs national

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

$59,370

+35.2% vs national

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

$58,750

+33.8% vs national

Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$105,990	110
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$66,370	100
Massachusetts	$61,090	80
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$59,370	30
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$58,750	50
North Dakota	$58,480	100
Indiana	$58,110	390
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI	$53,060	80
Michigan	$51,980	240
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$51,030	100
Tucson, AZ	$50,400	80
Arizona	$49,520	370
Maryland	$49,410	120
New Jersey	$49,190	280
New York	$48,720	180
Oregon	$48,330	60
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$48,170	50
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$47,920	690
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$47,780	250
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$47,760	60
Nevada	$47,220	840
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$47,050	310
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$46,730	150
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$46,680	90
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$46,410	110
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$46,380	70
Washington	$46,220	660
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$46,110	120
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$45,710	40
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$45,710	40
California	$45,190	1,400
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$45,190	340
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$44,780	150
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$44,640	60
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$44,380	80
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$44,280	110
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$44,220	70
Illinois	$43,590	170
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$43,590	70
Wisconsin	$43,040	230
Colorado	$42,750	80
Reno, NV	$42,530	90
Virginia	$42,480	60
Pittsburgh, PA	$41,950	110
Minnesota	$41,200	240
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$40,450	450
Kansas City, MO-KS	$39,770	90
Florida	$39,730	210
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$39,730	140
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS	$39,260	120

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators?

The national median annual salary for Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators is $43,900, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigatorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigatorss is Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, with a median salary of $105,990.

How much can an experienced Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make?

Top-earning Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigatorss (90th percentile) make $62,360 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.