Event Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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30,067
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Event Coordination
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 76%
- Master's degree
- 20%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Westin Michigan Avenue
CIBC US
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 30,067 profiles for Event Managers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $69,782 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,121 – $101,195 yearly
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*Indeed data (US)
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What's the average time to fill an event manager role?
The average time to fill an event manager role is 59 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event manager include: leadership, event coordination and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for event managers?
Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, CPR and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to event managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: event production manager, event sales manager and banquet manager.
What level of education is common for an event manager?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event manager in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event manager?
Most event managers have 19 years of professional experience.
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