Event Planner salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$64,225
$5,684
Additional Cash Compensation
$69,909
Total Compensation
Median: 60,000
Min: $40K
Max: $168K

How Much Does a Event Planner Make in US?

The average salary for a Event Planner in US is $64,225. The average additional cash compensation for a Event Planner in US is $5,684. The average total compensation for a Event Planner in US is $69,909. Event Planner salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Event Planner employees in US.

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Event Planner jobs in US

LGBTQ+ STEM Networking Event

New York City, NY
3 days ago
Job Description JPMorgan Chase is excited to be hosting an In-Person Networking event - \"LGBTQ+ STEM, Networking Event\" in Jersey City, NJ on Thursday June 8th. Come meet with JPMC Business Representatives in the LGBTQ+ community. We are looking for experienced professionals who self-identify as LGBTQ+ to join a unique opportunity to engage with Senior Technology Leaders! They will share their insights on what it's like to work at JPMorgan

Product Manager, Events

Greater Denver Area
6 days ago
$130,000 - $160,000
Annually
Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply. Your impactHandshake is hiring a Product Manager reporting to the VP of Product. You will PM-lead the Spaces squad, one of two squads

Manager, Global Events Marketing

Remote
6 days ago
$139,500 - $195,300
Annually
Who We Are: Calm is the leading mental health brand, on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. With the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, Calm’s transformational mindfulness content supports users across seven languages in more than 190 countries. What We Do: Calm is the world’s #1 brand for mental fitness and our B2B team is furthering our mission to make the world happier and healthier by bringing

Sr. Events Management Associate

New York City, NY
1 week ago
Job Description Welcome to JPMorgan Chase. Are you a detail oriented, strategic thinker and creative thinker with passion for event planning and creativity who thrives in a fast-paced environment? You have found the right team. As the Sr. Events Management Associate, you will work as a part of the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) global Firmwide Event Marketing, Sponsorships and Tickets, and Creative Services team, which focuses on strategic

Sr. Events Management Associate

New York City, NY
1 week ago
Job Description Welcome to JPMorgan Chase. Are you a detail oriented, strategic thinker and creative thinker with passion for event planning and creativity who thrives in a fast-paced environment? You have found the right team. As the Sr. Events Management Associate, you will work as a part of the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) global Firmwide Event Marketing, Sponsorships and Tickets, and Creative Services team, which focuses on strategic

Event Marketing Manager

San Francisco, CA
1 week ago
$105,000 - $135,000
Annually
This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Facebook, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated

Events Management Associate

Chicago, IL
2 weeks ago
Job Description As an Events Management Associate, you will be responsible for managing on-site internal meetings and events; acting as the single point of contact for the client, engaging event partners as needed and collaborating with staff to exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will have excellent client interaction, problem solving and decision-making skills, work well under pressure and be highly organized. This is an onsite five

Channel Events Specialist

Greater Denver Area
2 weeks ago
$47,000
Annually
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS distributor, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and  high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a

Event Marketing Manager

New York City, NY
2 weeks ago
$105,000 - $115,000
Annually
About Us Riskified empowers merchants and shoppers to realize the full potential of eCommerce by making it safe, accessible, and frictionless. Our global team helps the world’s most-innovative eCommerce merchants eliminate risk and uncertainty from their business. Merchants integrate Riskified’s machine learning platform to create trusted customer relationships, driving higher sales while reducing costs. Riskified has reviewed hundreds of millions

Events Management Analyst

Columbus, OH
2 months ago
Job Description As an Event Management Analyst, you will assist with a variety of cross-functional tasks including all aspects of the meeting registration process, support meeting managers and coordinate production aspects of events (i.e. cross check rooming lists, arrival departure manifests and other reports, create name tags, meeting material production). Position responsibilities include websites and attendee management communication, report

Lead Software Engineer, Event Query

Boston, MA
2 weeks ago
At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit

Contractor, Senior Strategic Programs and Events Specialist

Charlotte, NC
1 week ago
Say hello to possibilities. It's not everyday that you consider starting a new career. We're RingCentral, and we're happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role. First, a little about us, we're the $2 billion global leader in cloud-based communications and collaboration software. We are fundamentally changing the nature of human interaction-giving people the freedom to connect powerfully and personally from anywhere, at any

Event Planner Salary ranges

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

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.

Event Planner Salary by gender

The average Event Planner salary for women is $76,824 and the average Event Planner salary for men is $63,043.

Event Planner Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Event Planner with 7+ years of experience is $82,479. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $52,600.

Average Marketing salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
SEO Specialist$54,809
Min: $38K
Max: $130K
Marketing Coordinator$59,173
Min: $34K
Max: $115K
Public Relations Specialist$61,160
Min: $37K
Max: $140K
Marketing Associate$61,433
Min: $36K
Max: $150K
Event Planner$64,225
Min: $40K
Max: $168K
Community Manager$67,271
Min: $36K
Max: $162K
Copywriter$72,394
Min: $38K
Max: $230K
Social Media Manager$72,875
Min: $40K
Max: $160K
Email Marketing Manager$78,333
Min: $48K
Max: $200K
SEO Manager$80,170
Min: $51K
Max: $200K
Public Relations Manager$82,985
Min: $44K
Max: $210K
Content Marketing Manager$85,530
Min: $40K
Max: $210K
Digital Marketing Manager$86,565
Min: $45K
Max: $175K
Marketing Manager$91,047
Min: $36K
Max: $210K
Marketing Operations Manager$95,952
Min: $48K
Max: $220K
Brand Manager$103,839
Min: $37K
Max: $265K
Senior Marketing Manager$116,721
Min: $65K
Max: $250K
Product Marketing Manager$117,872
Min: $55K
Max: $325K
Senior Product Marketing Manager$138,492
Min: $70K
Max: $325K
Director of Marketing$146,034
Min: $50K
Max: $300K
Director of Product Marketing$170,965
Min: $90K
Max: $534K
Vice President of Marketing$197,823
Min: $116K
Max: $505K
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)$225,189
Min: $80K
Max: $485K

Skills that affect Event Planner salaries in US

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Brand Marketing & Strategy
0% have this skill
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Community Management
0% have this skill
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Event Marketing
0% have this skill
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Audience Analytics
0% have this skill
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Email Marketing
0% have this skill
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Customer Relationship Management
0% have this skill

Recent Event Planner salaries in US

$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Development Coordinator reported a yearly salary of $70,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
New Orleans, LA
$58,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Marketing Specialist reported a yearly salary of $58,000 with +$5,800 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
St. Louis, MO
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Events Manager reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$14,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Events Marketing Manager reported a yearly salary of $90,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Events Lead reported a yearly salary of $110,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Manager reported a yearly salary of $90,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Manager reported a yearly salary of $90,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Austin, TX
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Planner reported a yearly salary of $160,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Events Manager reported a yearly salary of $130,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Remote
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Event Planner reported a yearly salary of $125,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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