Salaries//Event Planner

Event Planner salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$64,781
$6,114
Additional Cash Compensation
$70,895
Total Compensation
Median: 60,000
Min: $35K
Max: $176K

How Much Does a Event Planner Make in US?

The average salary for a Event Planner in US is $64,781. The average additional cash compensation for a Event Planner in US is $6,114. The average total compensation for a Event Planner in US is $70,895. Event Planner salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Event Planner employees in US.

Event Planner
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best-paying cities for Event Planner

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salaries for software engineers are Remote, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC and New York City.
City NameAverage SalaryCompared to National Average
Remote$99,182
+ 37% (62,468)
Los Angeles, CA$80,071
+ 22% (62,468)
San Francisco, CA$79,963
+ 22% (62,468)
Washington DC$78,857
+ 21% (62,468)
New York City, NY$78,840
+ 21% (62,468)
Seattle, WA$73,833
+ 15% (62,468)
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX$68,714
+ 9% (62,468)
Houston, TX$66,143
+ 6% (62,468)
Atlanta, GA$66,125
+ 6% (62,468)
New Orleans, LA$66,000
+ 5% (62,468)

Event Planner Salary by gender

The average Event Planner salary for women is $76,197 and the average Event Planner salary for men is $64,852.

Event Planner Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Event Planner with 7+ years of experience is $77,682. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $55,333.

Event Planner Salary ranges

The most common Event Planner salary in US is between $70k - $80k.

Average Marketing salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
SEO Specialist$55,048
Min: $38K
Max: $165K
Marketing Assistant$55,894
Min: $43K
Max: $110K
Marketing Coordinator$59,062
Min: $13K
Max: $115K
Marketing Associate$60,845
Min: $15K
Max: $150K
Public Relations Specialist$61,353
Min: $30K
Max: $140K
Event Planner$64,781
Min: $35K
Max: $176K
Market Research Analyst$68,337
Min: $60K
Max: $80K
Community Manager$68,469
Min: $36K
Max: $200K
Copywriter$73,133
Min: $30K
Max: $230K
Social Media Manager$73,547
Min: $28K
Max: $170K
Email Marketing Manager$79,484
Min: $48K
Max: $200K
SEO Manager$80,585
Min: $35K
Max: $200K
Public Relations Manager$84,934
Min: $44K
Max: $240K
Marketing Specialist$85,140
Min: $51K
Max: $185K
Marketing Analyst$86,906
Min: $62K
Max: $185K
Content Marketing Manager$87,207
Min: $0K
Max: $195K
Marketing Project Manager$88,139
Min: $74K
Max: $150K
Digital Marketing Manager$88,512
Min: $28K
Max: $224K
Marketing Manager$93,514
Min: $36K
Max: $230K
Marketing Operations Manager$96,917
Min: $27K
Max: $220K
Brand Manager$104,225
Min: $12K
Max: $315K
Senior Marketing Manager$118,180
Min: $65K
Max: $250K
Product Marketing Manager$119,229
Min: $55K
Max: $325K
Senior Product Marketing Manager$140,933
Min: $70K
Max: $325K
Director of Marketing$148,648
Min: $40K
Max: $300K
Director of Product Marketing$173,987
Min: $90K
Max: $534K
Vice President of Marketing$201,080
Min: $0K
Max: $505K
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)$224,612
Min: $0K
Max: $475K

FAQ

Q:

What does an event planner do?

A.
Event planners work with clients and oversee the entire event process from brainstorming concepts to day-of-event logistics.
Q:

How to become an event planner?

A.
While it's not always required, event planners set themselves up for success with a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing or a related field. Early on, prospective event planners typically seek out entry-level roles like event assistant but other positions like marketing coordinator and PR specialist can also provide relevant experience.
Q:

How much does an event planner make?

A.

The salary range for an event planner is $40K-$168K. The average salary for a Event Planner in US is $64,781.

Career Info

Event Planner jobs in US

Skills that affect Event Planner salaries in US

1
Brand Marketing & Strategy
1% have this skill
2
Event Marketing
0% have this skill
3
Audience Analytics
0% have this skill
4
Community Management
0% have this skill
5
Email Marketing
0% have this skill
6
Affiliate Marketing
0% have this skill

Average Event Planner Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Event Planner make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $70,205 on average.

Recent Event Planner salaries in US

$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Events Coordinator reported a yearly salary of $60,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Remote
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Marketing Engagement and Events Manager reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$21,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A Field and Event Marketing Manager reported a yearly salary of $80,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Greater Boulder Area
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Planner reported a yearly salary of $70,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Remote
$77,000
Yearly Salary
A Marketing Project Manager, Events reported a yearly salary of $77,000 with +$7,700 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Manager reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Remote
$176,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Manager reported a yearly salary of $176,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$96,000
Yearly Salary
A Field Marketing Specialist reported a yearly salary of $96,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$114,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Planner reported a yearly salary of $114,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Marketing Events Assoc reported a yearly salary of $60,000
< 1 Year of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA