Pit Bosses

Overview

Pit Bosses

Introduction

Pit bosses work in the pit area of casinos. They oversee the operations in their pit on the casino floor. They assure that games are run smoothly, supervise dealers, watch dealers for errors, ensure that proper procedures are followed, and open and close table games. Pit bosses oversee the paperwork involved with the games, make sure payoffs are handled correctly, mediate disputes between dealers and players, and assure that casino guests are treated properly. They are also known as pit managers, pit supervisors, gaming managers...

Quick Facts


Median Salary

$76,756

Employment Prospects

Fair

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma|Some Postsecondary Training


Experience

Five to seven years working in table games


Skills

Business Management|Interpersonal|Math|Leadership


Personality Traits

Helpful|Problem-Solving|Realistic

Earnings

Earnings for pit managers in casinos vary depending on a number of factors. These include the size, prestige, and geographic location of the specific casino in which the individual works, as well as his or her experience and responsibilities. ZipRecruiter.com reports that the salary range for casino pit managers ran from approximately $27,000 to $164,500 in March 2025. They earned average salar...

Work Environment

Pit bosses work in the pit areas of casinos. The pit is an area on the casino floor that contains tables for games like blackjack, craps, and roulette. Pits vary in size depending on the specific casino and its size but generally have between eight and 12 blackjack tables or six to eight craps or roulette tables.

All casinos with table games employ pit bosses, so they may find opportunit...

Outlook

Employment of gambling managers (including pit bosses) is projected to grow by 5 percent (about as fast as the average) from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Job opportunities will be driven by the increased popularity of casinos and other gambling establishments. States that do not currently have legalized gaming may allow new casinos to be built over the nex...