Senior event planner salary in United States

The average salary for a Senior Event Planner is $87,102 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 30 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 8, 2026.

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Senior Event Planner salaries typically range between a low of $55,874 and a high of $135,786 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Event Planner include Washington, DC at $145,435 per year, San Francisco, CA at $109,102 per year, and Seattle, WA at $98,435 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Event Planner include Kentro ($180,000 per year) and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP ($112,500 per year).

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

• Event Organiser: Average $98,360 per year
• Event Planner: Average $24.51 per hour
• Event Planning Intern: Average $20.50 per hour