Gambling Managers Salary in California

Gambling managers in California earn the most in San Francisco (average $132,070 a year) and the least in Riverside ($114,390), across the 5 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the gambling managers average at $121,870 and the median at $99,230 for 620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $103,050.

Gambling Managers average salary by city in California

San Francisco$132,070
Los Angeles$128,510
San Diego$125,640
Sacramento$124,380
Riverside$114,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Francisco	$132,070	$124,840	$78,010	$93,345	116
Los Angeles	$128,510	$115,790	$99,000	$91,243	114
San Diego	$125,640	$101,760	$82,080	$89,548	112
Sacramento	$124,380	$98,420	$74,720	$88,804	107
Riverside	$114,390	$92,780	$79,810	$82,757	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Gambling Managers salary in other states

Gambling Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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