Bingo caller | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Bingo callers announce numbers during games and make sure sessions run smoothly. They also entertain customers during play.

  • Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.  
  • Greet customers and make them feel welcome.  
  • Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.  
  • Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.  
  • Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good
Read more about Bingo caller

Bingo callers typically work around 39 to 45 hours per week.

As a Bingo caller you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    23,472 GBP *
    per year
    13,000 GBP
    17,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Bingo caller

    • 25,544 GBP
    • 21,222 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Bingo caller
    Average salary for full-time Bingo caller

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    • 9,513 GBP
    • 9,799 GBP
    • 8,892 GBP
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    • 21,222 GBP
    • 25,544 GBP
    Salary over time for Bingo caller

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 21,034 GBP
    • 20,844 GBP
    • 21,107 GBP
    • 21,973 GBP
    • 22,253 GBP
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    • 23,472 GBP
    • 23,401 GBP
    • 24,683 GBP
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    Future outlook for Bingo callers

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    Very good outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Bingo caller - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Bingo caller and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 69% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 15% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 6% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

    You can apply directly for jobs if you have the confidence and personality to work on stage in front of a crowd.

    Experience in the gaming industry can be helpful but is not essential. Employers will be more interested in your personality and ability to entertain customers.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Bingo caller

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Bingo caller.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
    Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

    Things to highlight for your Bingo caller interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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