Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators pay in California
In California, the median pay for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators is $21.51 an hour ($44,740 a year). About 990 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($43,370). California ranks 14th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.22 | $37,900 |
| 25% of workers | $20.24 | $42,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.51 | $44,740 |
| 75% of workers | $22.66 | $47,130 |
| 90% of workers | $27.93 | $58,100 |
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $48,070 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $46,630 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $45,570 | 100 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $44,810 | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $44,660 | 290 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
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