Special events manager salary in United States

The average salary for a Special Events Manager is $61,903 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 576 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 2, 2026.

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Special Events Manager salaries typically range between a low of $42,884 and a high of $89,358 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Special Events Manager include Seattle, WA at $78,679 per year, New York, NY at $72,294 per year, and Las Vegas, NV at $66,941 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Special Events Manager include City of San Jose ($265,142 per year) and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP ($162,500 per year).