Does Boyd Gaming pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Boyd Gaming employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Boyd Gaming. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Boyd Gaming?

28% of Boyd Gaming employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Boyd Gaming 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Boyd Gaming?

Table Games Dealer (21) , Security Officer (18) , Manager (17) , Graphic Designer (10) , Casino Host (8) , Director (7) , Supervisor (7) , Analyst (6) , Surveillance Agent (6) , Cage Cashier (5) , Intern (5) , Marketing (5) , Food Server (4) , Internal Auditor (4) , Project Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Boyd Gaming according to real employee reviews?

"Most of the people you work with are great and will end up being lifelong friends" ((in 53 reviews)); "At least the happy coworkers are great." ((in 30 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 29 reviews)); "Team members (not management) works hard and overall atmosphere in the office is friendly and collaborative." ((in 13 reviews)); "Decent work environment." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Boyd Gaming according to real employee reviews?

"They are loosing all their GOOD servers because of the poor management they have staffed there." ((in 48 reviews)); "Reasonable but also low pay" ((in 41 reviews)); "Favoritism in this place is absurd!! Expect employees to do the work of 3 people but only give a measly .10" ((in 18 reviews)); "And raises are a joke." ((in 16 reviews)); "Low Salary for your hourly rate" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Boyd Gaming layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Boyd Gaming layoffs and their outlook for job security at Boyd Gaming in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Boyd Gaming locations?

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Boyd Gaming reviews

2.6

28% would recommend to a friend

(648 total reviews)

Keith E. Smith

46% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Culture & values

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.5

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Senior management

Boyd Gaming has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 648 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Boyd Gaming employee rating is 33% below average for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

648 reviews

1.0

May 20, 2026

Supportive bosses but strict vaccine requirement

Architecture

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good bosses that support the goals of the org

Cons

They will forever you for not having the Covington vaccine

2.0

May 16, 2026

Decent insurance plans but poor and work-life balance

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Heath insurance options are decent. Many employees care about their work.

Cons

Training is a mess. Work life balance is poor. Lack of recognition. Overall a bad attitude from management.

1.0

Apr 13, 2026

Lack of Leadership Transparency and Communication

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Talented teams and strong peer-level collaboration. Many employees are committed and capable.

Cons

Communication from senior leadership is often limited and inconsistent, making it difficult to understand strategic priorities and long-term direction. Decisions can feel top-down, with minimal visibility into the rationale or opportunity for feedback. This can create misalignment across teams and lead to inefficiencies in execution. Leadership presence and engagement with employees also appears limited, which impacts overall morale and trust.

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