Event Planner
Last Updated: March 2025
Source: BuiltIn
An Event Planner is responsible for organizing and coordinating events, ensuring every detail aligns with the client's vision and objectives. This includes venue selection, budgeting, vendor negotiations, scheduling, and overseeing logistics to create seamless experiences. They manage everything from corporate conferences and weddings to social gatherings, handling timelines, décor, catering, and entertainment. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities are essential to adapt to unexpected challenges and ensure events run smoothly. Effective communication and client collaboration are key to delivering memorable and successful events.
$71,763
Avg. Base Salary
$5,161
Avg. Additional Comp.
$76,902
Avg. Total Comp.
$176,000
Max. Comp.
This chart presents the compensation breakdown for Event Planners. On average, Event Planners earn a base salary of $71,763, with an additional $5,161 in bonus or incentive pay, bringing the total average compensation to $76,902. Top earners in the field can reach a maximum compensation of $176,000.
Salary Median
This chart shows the median salaries for Event Planners across major U.S. cities. New York has the highest median salary, while Chicago and Los Angeles sit on the lower end. San Francisco offers slightly above-average compensation, bringing the overall national median close to $70,000.
Salary Ranges
This chart highlights the salary range for Event Planners, comparing minimum and maximum salaries across key cities. San Francisco stands out with the highest earning potential, particularly on the maximum end, reaching nearly $180,000. Meanwhile, other cities like Chicago and Los Angeles show more modest ranges, with New York offering a relatively high minimum compared to others.
Compensation Analysis
This chart shows the average base salary and additional cash compensation for Event Planners across major cities. New York and San Francisco lead in overall compensation, with base salaries around $80,000 and modest additional compensation. On average, Event Planners earn a total compensation just over $75,000, with variation depending on location.
Average Salary by Gender
This chart displays the average salary for Event Planners by gender. Those who did not specify a gender earned the highest average salary, followed by females. Males and individuals identifying as "Other" earned lower average salaries, with "Other" receiving the lowest compensation in this dataset.
Average Salary (Years of Experience)
This chart shows the average salary for Event Planners based on years of experience. Salaries generally increase with experience, peaking at the 5–7 years mark. Interestingly, those with over 7 years of experience earn slightly less than the 5–7 year group, suggesting a potential plateau or variability in senior-level compensation.
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