As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gaming Manager in Illinois is $45,361, equivalent to $22 per hour, $872 weekly, or $3,780 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Gaming Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Gaming Manager in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $35,692 to $58,123. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,300) and 75th percentile ($52,041), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,123 per year. This $11,741 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Gaming Manager often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 53 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Gaming Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Gaming Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Gaming Manager Salary $35,692 IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gaming Manager Salary $40,300 IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gaming Manager Salary $45,361 IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gaming Manager Salary $52,041 IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gaming Manager Salary $58,123 IL July 01, 2026
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What is a Gaming Manager ?

In American football, a game manager is a quarterback who, despite relatively poor individual statistics such as passing yards and touchdowns, performs well enough to win games. Game managers often benefit from strong defense and rushing offense on their teams. The player is expected to not lose games with interceptions, fumbles, or poor decisions, particularly during important situations near the end of a game. The New York Times called it a "backhanded compliment". The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, "As consolation ... Quarterbacks are called game managers only if they're winning." The Asso...

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $58,080 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $57,285 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $52,934 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $52,806 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $53,597 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $57,382 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $52,769 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $52,876 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $53,669 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $52,542 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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