TEMECULA, CALIF.—Pechanga Resort Casino announced it is increasing the minimum wages for all its hourly tipped and non-tipped Team Members, helping more than two-thirds of the workforce. The increases put Pechanga well-ahead of California’s current and 2022 minimum wage rate. The higher minimum rates include $17.00 per hour for non-tipped employees, an increase of $3.00 per hour based on current minimum wage and $2 over the 2022 rate. The new wage for tipped team members is $14 per hour (increase of $1.00 per hour based on current wages). Dealers will make $12.00 per hour (increase of $0.50 per hour based on current wages).
California’s current minimum wage is $14.00 for employers with 26 or more workers. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25.
As an added expression of gratitude, Pechanga is also doubling its annual team member bonus. This means Team Members will receive a bonus of up to $2,000, which is an additional $1,000 over the regular bonus, depending on longevity. In some cases, team members will receive up to five times more than the regular bonus.
‘The Raise is Great’
“This is a big help. I support my family, eight people, in the Philippines,” said Ligaya Green, an environmental services specialist at Pechanga Resort Casino. “When I heard about the extra, the raise, I knew that meant extra for them, especially for medicine and medical care for my mom who has COPD. The pandemic hit there hard as my brother and my niece lost their jobs, but I just can’t look the other way on them. The raise is great, and I know so many of the team here are happy about it, too.”
“This higher wage will not only help us continue to attract and retain the best talent in the gaming industry, but it also again demonstrates Pechanga’s deep care and gratitude for our team,” said Tjeerd Brink, General Manager of Pechanga Resort Casino. “Pechanga already has one of the best compensation packages in the gaming industry for our team members, including 401k matching, medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, daily free meals, and a lot more.”
Pechanga also offers its current Team Members up to $300 for successfully referring candidates to work at the resort/casino.
