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The Escape Game

Game Guide, Escape Room Live

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$13.50/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Game Guides at The Escape Game will lead guests through our escape rooms - thrilling, immersive adventure games where players work together to complete a mission (and escape a themed room) before ...

Escapology

Escape Room Host (Game Master)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13 - $19/hr

Company Description Escapology is a premium escape-room entertainment company offering immersive, story-driven adventures for families, friends, corporate teams, and private groups. Guests work ...

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How much do escape room jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average weekly pay for escape room in the United States is $1,696.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,355.77 and $2,028.85 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an escape room?

An Escape Room job typically involves working at an escape room venue, where employees guide teams through themed puzzle experiences. Duties may include game mastering, resetting rooms, explaining rules, and providing hints when necessary. Staff members ensure a fun and immersive experience for players while maintaining the integrity of the puzzles. Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills are essential in this role.

What does a typical shift look like for an escape room game master or host?

During a typical shift, an Escape Room Game Master or Host is responsible for greeting and briefing participants, remotely monitoring their progress via cameras, providing hints as needed, and resetting rooms between groups. You’ll also handle bookings, process payments, and answer guest questions both in-person and over the phone. The job often involves collaborating with teammates to ensure efficient operations and a seamless guest experience. Flexibility is valuable, as shifts may include evenings and weekends, and providing excellent customer service is a key focus throughout your shift.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the escape room position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Escape Room Game Master or Host, you need strong customer service abilities, attention to detail, and a knack for facilitating engaging group experiences. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, booking platforms, and security camera monitoring is often required. Excellent communication, quick problem-solving, and a calm demeanor under pressure set standout candidates apart. These competencies ensure smooth operations, customer satisfaction, and the safe, enjoyable execution of escape room scenarios.

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Infographic showing various Escape Room job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $88,193 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Escape Room Game Master

Breakout Operations LLC

Greenville, SC • On-site

$12/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 hours ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms

We’re hiring!! 
Game Masters are the face of our company, welcoming and guiding each guest with a smile. You should be friendly and attentive but not too overbearing - just enough to make sure everyone has an unforgettable experience! 
As a Game Master you’ll: 

  • Have fun every day!
  • Be part of a team
  • Greet guests and give an exciting introduction to their experience
  • Run games for guests
  • Give helpful clues and cues when guests ask for help
  • Celebrate wins with guests and remain positive and encouraging regardless of their escape success
  • Help to create lasting memories with groups 
  • Reset rooms for the next escape artists
  • Speak with guests in-person and over the phone 
  • Perform other day-to-day functions as directed by the General Manager
You’re a good fit if you have these qualities: 

  • Love puzzles, riddles, and/or escape rooms 
  • Problem solving skills 
  • Effective communication skills (can articulate yourself well)
  • Basic technology skills (computer skills, emailing, etc.)
  • Dependable and respectful 
  • Can sit for extended periods of time and focus for up to an hour at a time 
  • Can lift 30 lbs., reach, squat, kneel, climb a ladder, etc.

 
Breakout Operations LLC provides a real-life escape room adventure for small groups.  We are based in Lexington, Kentucky Our business model is simple – provide a great environment for a group of friends, family, or coworkers to escape from the room before time runs out.  This includes solving puzzles, cracking codes, finding hidden items, and more in order to escape.   
Activate is a state of the art facility with a wide variety of gaming experiences. You and your group enter inside a video game experience and become the players to actively and mentally complete challenges. Unlike virtual reality, Activate is a real life experience. Each challenge is under 3 minutes and is difficult to complete, making it almost impossible to succeed on your first try. Each player is given an electronic wristband synced to their player profile to track scores and game completion.