More than a month after most casino operators in Macau said they would give pay raises to their employees, MGM China has finally stepped up. It announced this past Wednesday that it is giving its non-management workers a slight bump in appreciation for their “loyalty and commitment.” The increase will be effective as of March 18.
Eligible personnel who currently earn up to $2,000 can expect to see their pay increase along the same lines as what has offered by operators such as Melco, or about $74.21. Depending on the current salary, these employees will see between 3.8% and 7.1% added to their paychecks. Those employees who earn over $2,000 will be given an increase of 2.5%.
In a statement regarding the pay increase, MGM China CEO Grant Bowie said, “We continue to invest in nurturing our team, to develop their skills and in providing opportunities for them to build a successful career and contribute to the growth of our Macau community.”
Sands China made the jump first, announcing in January that it would offer its employees a pay raise as of March 1. All employees who have been with the company for at least a year were eligible for the increase. Melco’s announcement followed, and was similar to the Sands increase, but doesn’t take effect until April 1.