Casino Cashier Job

Job Description for Casino Cashier Position

Job Duties

What Are the Responsibilities of a Casino Cashier?
A casino cashier, also called a cage cashier, change person, or booth cashier, performs a variety of job duties. Primarily, a casino cashier exchanges funds. A change person trades cash for chips and cashes out slips and game tokens when guests finish playing. To ensure a proper cash balance, a booth cashier must accurately count, verify, and deposit all chips and cash. A casino cashier needs to provide excellent customer service and make rational decisions when handling customer needs and concerns. Additionally, a cashier must follow all safety and cash management polices as outlined by the casino. Most casinos offer paid training to teach company polices and job duties to new-hire cashiers.

Job Qualifications

What Are the Requirements for a Casino Cashier Job?
Key qualifications of a casino cashier include a friendly attitude and helpful demeanor. Casino cashiers must also demonstrate basic mathematic skills when making change or balancing a cash drawer. Booth cashiers should possess the ability to stand for an entire shift and work in an environment with varying levels of noise. Minimum age requirements for casino cashiers typically range from 18 to 21 years old. Some employers may require applicants hold a high school diploma or the equivalent. Most casinos do not require prior experience in the casino industry for employment consideration; however, previous cashier or cash handling experience may prove helpful during the hiring process. The ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays also serves as an advantage during the employment process.

Salary & Compensation

How Much Can a Casino Cashier Make?
Average starting pay for casino cashier jobs ranges from $9.00 to $12.00 per hour. Experienced cage cashiers may earn as much as $20.00 an hour. States with the highest-paying casino cashier jobs include California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The average casino cashier earns a salary of $27,000 per year, or about $13.00 an hour.

Employment Benefits

What Kinds of Job Benefits Can a Casino Cashier Earn?
Casino cashiers may work part-time or full-time schedules, depending on need and availability. In a 24-hour a day industry, cage cashiers at casinos may need to work various shifts, including nights and weekends. Many casinos offer comprehensive eligible cashiers a host of employment benefits. Casino cashier job benefits often include healthcare coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, casino discounts, and paid time off.

Casino Cashier Salary Comparison

How Do Average Cage Cashier Salaries Compare Between Casinos?

	Average Salary Per Hour	Average Salary Per Year
Caesars Palace	$14.00	$29,000
Circus Circus	$12.00	$25,000
Foxwoods Resort Casino	$13.00	$27,000
Harrah’s	$15.00	$31,000
MGM Grand Las Vegas	$15.00	$31,000
Parx Casino	$13.50	$28,000
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort	$12.00	$25,000
SugarHouse Casino	$13.00	$27,000
Thunder Valley Casino & Resort	$18.00	$37,500
Wynn Las Vegas	$14.00	$29,000