How much does an Event Planner make?

Updated Nov 21, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$48K - $74K/yr
Base Pay
$45K - $69K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $5K/yr

$59K

/yr
$48K$74K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Event Planner is $59,269 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $55,901 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 $3,368 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $48K-$74K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Event Planner

$59,269 /yr
Event Planner
$67,816 /yr
Senior Event Planner
$54,558 /yr
Lead Event Planner
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What is the total pay trajectory for Event Planner?

Job TitleSalary
Event Planner$59,269 /yr
Senior Event Planner$67,816 /yr
Lead Event Planner$54,558 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Event Planner

Some related job titles are Assistant Event Planner Salaries with median pay of $47,931, Event Coordinator Salaries with median pay of $55,291, Event Manager Salaries with median pay of $70,011, Meeting/Event Planner Salaries with median pay of $64,992.

Top Paying Companies

For an Event Planner in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Event Planner in United States. Employers include Linux Foundation, credPR and Yardi Systems.

1
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
$81,889/yr
13 open jobs
2
$78,657/yr
6
$63,414/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Event Planner in United States

1Linux Foundation$81,889
2credPR $78,657
3Yardi Systems$77,904
4Gartner$66,117
5JPMorgan Chase & Co$63,470
6SelfEmployed.com$63,414
7Stanford University$60,417
8Hines Interests Limited Partnership$58,693
9Core Spaces$56,530
10George Washington University$54,353
Total Pay Trajectory

For Event Planner

$59,269 /yr
Event Planner
$67,816 /yr
Senior Event Planner
$54,558 /yr
Lead Event Planner
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Event Planner?

Job TitleSalary
Event Planner$59,269 /yr
Senior Event Planner$67,816 /yr
Lead Event Planner$54,558 /yr

What are total pay estimates for an Event Planner at different companies?

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Compass Group
3.4
Event PlannerSee 21 salaries from this location

$51,270

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
Event PlannerSee 14 salaries from this location

$63,414

 / yr
Gartner
4.1
Event PlannerSee 12 salaries from this location

$66,117

 / yr
FederalConference
3.3
Event PlannerSee 11 salaries from this location

$51,163

 / yr
Publix
3.8
Event PlannerSee 11 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
Marriott International
4.1
Event PlannerSee 10 salaries from this location

$48,767

 / yr
Hyatt
4
Event PlannerSee 10 salaries from this location

$50,495

 / yr

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Hines Interests Limited Partnership
4.2
Event PlannerSee 9 salaries from this location

$58,693

 / yr
Compass Group USA
3.6
Event PlannerSee 7 salaries from this location

$51,621

 / yr
Self Opportunity
4.3
Event PlannerSee 6 salaries from this location

$53,407

 / yr
Yardi Systems
4.1
Event PlannerSee 6 salaries from this location

$77,904

 / yr
George Washington University
4
Event PlannerSee 6 salaries from this location

$54,353

 / yr
IslandWood
3.8
Event PlannerSee 5 salaries from this location

$54,138

 / yr
Giant Eagle
3.5
Event PlannerSee 5 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
Linux Foundation
4.2
Event PlannerSee 5 salaries from this location

$81,889

 / yr
Stanford University
4.3
Event PlannerSee 5 salaries from this location

$60,417

 / yr
credPR
4.4
Event PlannerSee 5 salaries from this location

$78,657

 / yr
Core Spaces
4.2
Event PlannerSee 5 salaries from this location

$27

 / hr
JPMorgan Chase & Co
4
Event PlannerSee 5 salaries from this location

$63,470

 / yr
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
4.2
Event PlannerSee 5 salaries from this location

$46,890

 / yr
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Event Planner Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Compass Group Event Planner salaries - 21 salaries reported$51,270/yr
SelfEmployed.com Event Planner salaries - 14 salaries reported$63,414/yr
Gartner Event Planner salaries - 12 salaries reported$66,117/yr
FederalConference Event Planner salaries - 11 salaries reported$51,163/yr
Publix Event Planner salaries - 11 salaries reported$23/hr
Marriott International Event Planner salaries - 10 salaries reported$48,767/yr
Hyatt Event Planner salaries - 10 salaries reported$50,495/yr
Hines Interests Limited Partnership Event Planner salaries - 9 salaries reported$58,693/yr
Compass Group USA Event Planner salaries - 7 salaries reported$51,621/yr
Self Opportunity Event Planner salaries - 6 salaries reported$53,407/yr
Yardi Systems Event Planner salaries - 6 salaries reported$77,904/yr
George Washington University Event Planner salaries - 6 salaries reported$54,353/yr
IslandWood Event Planner salaries - 5 salaries reported$54,138/yr
Giant Eagle Event Planner salaries - 5 salaries reported$23/hr
Linux Foundation Event Planner salaries - 5 salaries reported$81,889/yr
Stanford University Event Planner salaries - 5 salaries reported$60,417/yr
credPR Event Planner salaries - 5 salaries reported$78,657/yr
Core Spaces Event Planner salaries - 5 salaries reported$27/hr
JPMorgan Chase & Co Event Planner salaries - 5 salaries reported$63,470/yr
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Event Planner salaries - 5 salaries reported$46,890/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Event Planner in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Event Planner in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $79,897, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $64,765, Financial Services with a median total pay of $63,470, Real Estate with a median total pay of $57,611, and Education with a median total pay of $54,245.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$79,897

    32% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$64,765

    16% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$63,470

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$57,611

    5% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$54,245

    0% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Event Planner are Linux Foundation and Yardi Systems.

Linux FoundationLinux Foundation$81,889/yr
Yardi SystemsYardi Systems$77,904/yr

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Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Event Consultant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Event Producer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Wedding Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$36,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Event Planner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$21

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Event Planner

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Event Chair

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Event Management

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Meeting Planner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago

Event Planner pay FAQ

The average salary for an Event Planner is $59,269 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1278 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Event Planner employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Event Planner in United States is $74,067 per year.

The lowest salary for an Event Planner in United States is $47,586 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Event Planner or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Event Planner.

Pay for event planners is similar to that of food services managers, lodging mangers and travel agents. Most event planners work more than a fourty hour work week in the days leading up to big events. Event planners may be able to increase their client base and their pay by earning certifications including the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential, the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) designation and the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation.

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According to anonymous Glassdoor ratings, 68% of event planners are happy with their salaries. An event planner with a bachelor's degree and enough experience could earn a yearly salary and bonuses that may qualify as good total pay.

Your compensation as an event planner will depend on your experience and the company you work for, with a total pay range of between $39,067.11 and $90,347.12. If you follow the average career path of an event planner and gain enough work experience, you may qualify for a senior position with a higher potential for total pay.

If you want to make more money from your career as an event planner or apply for a new position with a bigger salary, think of how you can improve your qualifications and marketable skills.

Get your bachelor's degree in event and entertainment management, or a related field such as hospitality management, communications, general business administration, marketing, or public relations. Update your portfolio with the most successful events you have handled. Earn accreditation as a Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE), a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), or a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).

Asking for raises is a common and expected part of anybody's career. Companies usually offer a 3% to 5% annual pay increase, but you could easily ask for 10% to 20% to get negotiations going. Increased responsibilities, excellent performance reviews, a promotion, or a job offer from another company are all good reasons to ask for a raise.

If you're applying for a new job as an event planner, use your qualifications, certifications, and portfolio to negotiate a good salary package. The more experienced and qualified you are, the higher your starting salary should generally be.

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