Prevailing Wage for Gambling Managers
Prevailing wage floors for Gambling Managers, including roles titled Casino Manager, Gaming Manager, and Casino Operations Manager, are set by DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. DOL assigns four experience levels to each occupation, and the wage floor shifts significantly depending on the worksite city listed on the Labor Condition Application.
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Entry-level casino or pit managers with limited supervisory experience, typically new to overseeing gaming floor operations. DOL expects minimal independent judgment and close oversight from senior staff. Most candidates at this level have fewer than two years in a management role.
The most common filing level for Gambling Managers. Candidates have solid hands-on experience running shifts or a pit section, apply established procedures with moderate independence, and may supervise dealers or floor staff without requiring constant direction from above.
Experienced casino operations managers who set departmental procedures, handle escalated compliance or customer issues independently, and mentor junior managers. DOL expects a track record of managing complex gaming environments and making consequential operational decisions.
Senior or lead casino managers with authority over multiple departments, policy development, or property-wide gaming strategy. DOL associates this level with full professional competence, broad discretionary judgment, and responsibility that shapes how the entire gaming operation runs.
Prevailing Wage for Gambling Managers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch how tribal casinos title management roles
Tribal gaming properties often use titles like Shift Manager or Pit Manager that map to SOC 11-9071, but some employers file these under supervisory or operations SOC codes. Confirm your offer letter title matches the LCA's SOC before signing.
Account for tip-sharing and bonus exclusions
Casinos frequently structure compensation with performance bonuses and sometimes service charge distributions. Neither counts toward prevailing wage satisfaction under DOL rules. Your base salary alone must clear the floor for your level and worksite city.
Check Migrate Mate for employers with casino sponsorship history
Gaming management sponsorships are concentrated among a small set of large commercial casino groups and tribal gaming enterprises. Migrate Mate shows which employers have sponsored Gambling Managers roles before, letting you target companies with a real track record.
Recognize the California metro premium for gaming roles
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento all carry prevailing wage floors well above the national median for this occupation. If your offer is from a California property, benchmark against the metro-specific level rather than the national figure.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 11-9071.00 alongside Gambling Managers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Casino Manager Prevailing Wage
Casino Manager Prevailing Wage
Casino Manager positions fall under SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Casino Operations Manager Prevailing Wage
Casino Operations Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Casino Operations Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Casino Shift Manager Prevailing Wage
Casino Shift Manager Prevailing Wage
Casino Shift Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Gaming Manager Prevailing Wage
Gaming Manager Prevailing Wage
Gaming Manager positions fall under SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Pit Manager Prevailing Wage
Pit Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Pit Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Shift Manager Prevailing Wage
Shift Manager Prevailing Wage
Shift Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Slot Manager Prevailing Wage
Slot Manager Prevailing Wage
Slot Manager positions fall under SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Slot Operations Manager Prevailing Wage
Slot Operations Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Slot Operations Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Table Games Manager Prevailing Wage
Table Games Manager Prevailing Wage
Table Games Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Table Games Shift Manager Prevailing Wage
Table Games Shift Manager Prevailing Wage
Table Games Shift Manager positions fall under SOC 11-9071.00 (Gambling Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Gambling Managers?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for Gambling Managers using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. OFLC publishes these figures in its wage library, updated annually. The resulting wage floor applies to the specific worksite metro listed on the Labor Condition Application, not the employer's headquarters city.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL's four levels reflect increasing experience and independence. Level 1 covers entry-level supervision with close oversight; Level 2 covers qualified managers working with standard procedures; Level 3 covers experienced professionals exercising independent judgment; Level 4 covers fully competent senior managers with broad authority. Your level is determined by the actual duties and complexity of the role described in the LCA, not your job title alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same casino manager role vary so much by city?
OFLC derives wages from regional OES surveys, so each metropolitan area produces its own wage estimate reflecting local labor market conditions. DOL rules require employers to use the wage for the worksite city on the LCA, not a national average. Markets with dense commercial casino operations, like those in coastal California, produce higher survey benchmarks than smaller gaming markets, which is why the gap between top and bottom metros is large for this occupation.
What happens if my job offer falls below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer filing an H-1B or PERM application must attest on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the level and worksite. USCIS can issue a Request for Evidence if the wage appears insufficient, and DOL can investigate complaints post-filing. An offer below the floor does not automatically block filing, but it creates compliance exposure for the employer and can result in back-pay liability.
How can I find and verify the prevailing wage for Gambling Managers in a specific U.S. city?
The OFLC Wage Search tool lets you look up the current DOL prevailing wage for SOC 11-9071 by metropolitan area and wage level. Enter the worksite city and select the Gambling Managers occupation to see all four level figures. Migrate Mate also shows which employers have sponsored gaming management roles historically, giving you context on which companies actively file LCAs for this occupation.
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