Event Planners for hire in Chicago, IL
Find event planners who organize and coordinate various occasions, including weddings, corporate events and parties, utilizing skills such as budgeting, vendor negotiations and client communication to ensure a successful and memorable experience. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree66%Master's degree16%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years12%6-10 years18%More than 10 years70%Current company
Million Dollar Round TableSmithbucklin
95 Percent GroupTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years13%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $69,667 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,373 – $106,969 yearly
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Marketing, Meeting, & Event Manager (Independent Contractor)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLead Event Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingSr. Event Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationSocial Media PlatformsSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsProject CoordinationProposal WritingEvent Sales Manager
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSocial Media MarketingMarketingContractsBudgetingEvent Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeSkills
B2CCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising Experience
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What's the average time to fill an event planner role?
The average time to fill an event planner role is 97 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event planners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event planner include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event planner?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: event sales manager, marketing, meeting, & event manager (independent contractor) and bartender.
What level of education is common for an event planner?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event planner in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 18 years of professional experience.
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