Prevailing Wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
The prevailing wage for a Casino Enforcement Agent role is set by DOL and varies significantly depending on where the worksite is located and how much experience the hire brings. Whether your offer is for a Gaming Investigator, Surveillance Agent, or similar position, DOL assigns four experience-based wage levels, and the floor for each shifts city by city.
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Level 1 covers entry-level Casino Enforcement Agents with limited professional experience, typically performing routine monitoring tasks under direct supervision. Workers at this stage follow established procedures and have minimal independent decision-making responsibility. Most employers file at Level 1 for new hires without prior surveillance experience.
Level 2 applies to qualified Gaming Investigators with some independent experience conducting surveillance, documenting incidents, and applying gaming regulations without close oversight. This is the most common filing level for sponsored Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators, reflecting mid-range proficiency in standard monitoring and investigation duties.
Level 3 covers experienced Surveillance Investigators who handle complex investigations, may train junior staff, and apply specialized knowledge of gaming fraud detection and compliance procedures. Workers at this level exercise considerable judgment and typically have several years of hands-on casino enforcement experience.
Level 4 applies to fully competent senior professionals, such as lead Surveillance Agents or surveillance department supervisors, who direct investigative operations, develop internal protocols, and coordinate with law enforcement or regulatory bodies. These workers operate with full autonomy and carry strategic responsibility for gaming asset protection.
Prevailing Wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators 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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Know where casino-heavy markets pay more
Metro areas with concentrated gaming industries, such as the Indianapolis and Detroit markets, show significantly higher prevailing wages than lower-activity regions like Shreveport or Puerto Rico metros. Your worksite city on the LCA determines which floor applies, so compare offers across locations carefully.
Watch for title mismatches that shift your SOC
Job titles like Security Officer or Loss Prevention Specialist can get filed under a different SOC entirely, bypassing the SOC 33-9031 floor. Confirm your employer's LCA lists SOC 33-9031 before signing, especially in casinos that blend surveillance and general security functions.
Check whether shift differentials count toward the floor
Gaming surveillance roles frequently include overnight and weekend shift premiums. DOL's prevailing wage calculation requires a guaranteed annual base; shift differentials paid conditionally may not count toward meeting the floor, leaving your effective qualifying wage lower than it appears on paper.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with sponsorship history
Migrate Mate shows which employers have historically sponsored Gaming Investigator and Surveillance Agent roles, letting you prioritize casinos and gaming operators with a demonstrated record of filing H-1B or green card petitions for SOC 33-9031 positions before you apply.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 33-9031.00 alongside Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Casino Enforcement Agent Prevailing Wage
Casino Enforcement Agent Prevailing Wage
Casino Enforcement Agent positions fall under SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). 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.
Gaming Investigator Prevailing Wage
Gaming Investigator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Gaming Investigator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Security Officer Prevailing Wage
Security Officer Prevailing Wage
Security Officer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). 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.
Surveillance Agent Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Agent Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Agent positions fall under SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). 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.
Surveillance Investigator Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Investigator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Surveillance Investigator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Surveillance Monitor Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Monitor Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Monitor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). 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.
Surveillance Observer Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Observer Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Observer positions fall under SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). 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.
Surveillance Officer Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Officer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Surveillance Officer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Surveillance Operator Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Operator Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Operator is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). 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.
Surveillance Technician Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Technician Prevailing Wage
Surveillance Technician positions fall under SOC 33-9031.00 (Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators). 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 a Casino Enforcement Agent position?
DOL calculates the prevailing wage for Casino Enforcement Agent roles using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages are reported by metro area and assigned to four experience levels. Employers sponsoring a Gaming Investigator or Surveillance Agent must pay at least the DOL-determined wage for the correct level and worksite location, certified through an LCA filed with OFLC.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
The four levels reflect experience and autonomy: Level 1 is entry-level under close supervision, Level 2 is qualified with some independent work, Level 3 is experienced with complex duties and moderate supervision, and Level 4 is fully competent with senior or supervisory scope. Your level is determined by the actual job duties described in the LCA, not just your job title. Review the LCA your employer filed with OFLC to confirm the level matches your responsibilities.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Surveillance Agent role vary so much by city?
DOL sets wages using regional OES surveys that capture local labor market conditions. A Gaming Investigator position in a high-density gaming metro commands a higher floor than the same role in a lower-wage region because local competition for qualified workers and cost of labor differ. The LCA must list the actual worksite location, so if you work in a specific city, that city's prevailing wage applies regardless of where the employer's headquarters is located.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored Casino Enforcement Agent position?
If the offered salary falls below the DOL prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite, OFLC will not certify the LCA, and USCIS will not approve the visa petition. The employer must either increase the offered wage to meet the floor or reclassify the position at a lower experience level if the duties genuinely support it. Accepting a below-floor offer does not create a legal path forward for sponsorship.
How can I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Gambling Surveillance Officer position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current DOL prevailing wage for SOC 33-9031 by selecting your specific metro area and wage level. This gives you the official floor the employer must meet on the LCA. You can also review O*NET for occupational context. To find employers who have actively sponsored roles in this occupation, Migrate Mate filters listings by visa type and shows historical sponsorship counts by employer.
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