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?

Las Vegas , Dubuque , Shreveport , Michigan City , East Peoria , Biloxi , Vinton , Saint Charles , Kansas City , Mulvane , Saint Louis , Opelousas , Kenner , King of Prussia , Cincinnati , Northwood , North Las Vegas , Amelia , Wichita , Peoria , Las Vegas , Tunica , Florence , New Orleans , New York , Fremont , Hellier , Robinsonville , Austin , South San Francisco

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Boyd Gaming reviews

2.6

28% would recommend to a friend

(649 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 649 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

649 reviews

5.0

Jun 17, 2014

Very good experience. Great place to work

Casino host

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Equal opportunity employer. Easy advantage to move up.

Cons

Pay seems to be on the low side.

Boyd Gaming Response

12y

We appreciate your review and thank you for the feedback. As you know from your time with the Company, we strive to be an employer of choice. When we fall short of that, we want to know about it. That is why we commit to items such as our team member opinion survey. We appreciate your information and will share this with senior management. Thank you again for your input.

4.0

Jun 10, 2014

Nice place to work but does expect to get paid much.

Technical analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At the time when I was employed, there were a lot of benefits.

Cons

There WERE a lot of benefits. Seems like they kind of slashed them since I left.

Boyd Gaming Response

12y

Thank you for your feedback. As you know from your time with the Company, we strive to be an employer of choice. When we fall short of that, we want to know about it. That is why we commit to items such as our team member opinion survey. We appreciate your information and will share this with senior management. Thanks again for your input.

4.0

Dec 11, 2013

Stable employment with options & benefits in this company

Hotel housekeeping

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Guests & coworkers are friendly and promote a good experience and positive attitude, semi-flexible w/ scheduling. Luv my leads-awesome people!

Cons

Physically demanding, some "emergency weather procedures" confusing or not explained clearly that are currently being addressed, uniforms are uncomfortable.

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Jobs at Boyd Gaming

Human Resources Specialist