How much does a Special Events Manager make?
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$81,074
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Special Events Manager is $81,074 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $63,912 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 $17,162 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 | $73,398 /yr |
| Lead Event Planner | $50,431 /yr |
| Assistant Director of Events | $56,040 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Special Events Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Special Events Manager in United States. Employers include Macy's, Dave & Buster's and Marriott International.
Top Paying Companies
For Special Events Manager in United States
| 1 | Macy's | $92,055 | |
| 2 | Dave & Buster's | $77,206 | |
| 3 | Marriott International | $77,116 | |
| 4 | Alzheimer's Association | $75,746 | |
| 5 | American Diabetes Association | $71,489 | |
| 6 | American Cancer Society | $69,989 | |
| 7 | Big Brothers Big Sisters | $67,181 | |
| 8 | Dallas Arboretum | $66,734 | |
| 9 | The Salvation Army | $64,991 |
For Event Planner Manager
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Event Planner Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Event Planner Manager | $73,398 /yr |
| Lead Event Planner | $50,431 /yr |
| Assistant Director of Events | $56,040 /yr |
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$92,055
/ yr
$69,989
/ yr
$77,206
/ yr
$66,734
/ yr
$64,991
/ yr
$67,181
/ yr
$75,746
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