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$70,779
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Event Manager is $70,779 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $55,610 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $15,168 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For Event Planner Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for Event Planner Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Event Planner Manager | $63,297 /yr |
| Lead Event Planner | $56,009 /yr |
| Assistant Director of Events | $54,189 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Events Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Events Manager in United States. Employers include Marriott International, Hilton and Kendra Scott.
Top Paying Companies
For Events Manager in United States
| 1 | Marriott International | $81,453 | |
| 2 | Hilton | $74,603 | |
| 3 | Kendra Scott | $73,026 | |
| 4 | Sky Zone | $66,914 |
For Event Planner Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for Event Planner Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Event Planner Manager | $63,297 /yr |
| Lead Event Planner | $56,009 /yr |
| Assistant Director of Events | $54,189 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Events Manager in United States
The top 3 paying industries for an Events Manager in United States are Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $78,028, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $73,026 and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $66,914.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$66,914
11% Lower than other industries
Hotels & Travel Accommodation
Top paying companies in Hotels & Travel Accommodation for Events Manager are Marriott International and Hilton.
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Event Manager pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Event Manager is $55,610 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Event Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4670 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Event Manager employees.
The highest salary for an Event Manager in United States is $78,122 per year.
The lowest salary for an Event Manager in United States is $39,586 per year.
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