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Event planner salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does an Event Planner make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$30.35
24%
above national average
Average $30.35
Low $16.00
High $60.79

The average salary for a event planner is $30.35 per hour in New York, NY. 29 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 18, 2026).

Event Planner job openings in New York, NY

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Campaign Fundraiser / Event Pl...
New York, NY
$1,000 - $4,000 a month
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Event Planner in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MERCOR
 
$189,800per year
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Gibson Dunn
 
$128,960per year
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Capital Group
 
$124,633per year
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Randstad
 
$109,200per year
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Morgan Lewis
 
$102,050per year
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American Arbitration Associati...
 
$100,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Event Planners near New York, NY

  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $36.62 per hour
  2. Manhattan, NY
    $35.88 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $30.35 per hour
  4. Rochester, NY
    $27.48 per hour
  5. Queens, NY
    $22.36 per hour

Where can an Event Planner earn more?

Compare salaries for Event Planners in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Event Planner get paid in New York, NY?

Event Organiser

Job openings
Average $112,150 per year

Event Planning Intern

Job openings
Average $24.33 per hour

Senior Event Planner

Job openings
Average $95,630 per year