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Event manager salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Event Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$70,084
Average $70,084
Low $42,385
High $115,884

The average salary for a event manager is $70,084 per year in the United States. 4.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Event Manager job openings in United States

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University of Houston4.2out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
3 months ago

Highest paying companies for Event Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NACS
 
$362,500per year
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Beacon Hill
 
$325,000per year
Premier Personnel Group, Inc.
 
$300,000per year
Crowe
 
$295,600per year
Stryker
 
$283,600per year
Everforth CyberCoders
 
$228,800per year

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Highest paying cities for Event Managers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $95,228 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $89,681 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $89,068 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $84,532 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $77,186 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Event Manager

The average salary for an Event Manager is $70,084 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 4.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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Event Manager salaries typically range between a low of $42,385 and a high of $115,884 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Event Manager include San Francisco, CA at $95,228 per year, New York, NY at $89,681 per year, and Seattle, WA at $89,068 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Event Manager include NACS ($362,500 per year) and Beacon Hill ($325,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Event Manager salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Event Manager: Average $23.29 per hour
  • Senior Event Manager: Average $98,798 per year

How much do similar professions as Event Manager get paid in United States?

Junior Event Manager

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Average $23.29 per hour