Event manager salary in United States

The average salary for an Event Manager is $69,907 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 4.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Event Manager salaries typically range between a low of $43,031 and a high of $113,569 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Event Manager include San Francisco, CA at $92,195 per year, New York, NY at $90,416 per year, and Seattle, WA at $87,387 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Event Manager include Beacon Hill ($325,000 per year) and Premier Personnel Group, Inc. ($300,000 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 $23.06 per hour
• Senior Event Manager: Average $98,488 per year