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Director of events salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Director of Events make in the United States?

Average base salary

$91,688
Average $91,688
Low $53,866
High $156,067

The average salary for a director of events is $91,688 per year in the United States. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Director of Events job openings in United States

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Events Director
New Hope Community Church4.1out of 5 stars.
Chula Vista, CA
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Events in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ohio Wesleyan University
 
$300,000per year
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher ...
 
$267,500per year
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Snap One
 
$267,241per year
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City of San Jose
 
$265,142per year
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McDermott Will & Schulte
 
$236,500per year
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AMD
 
$236,100per year
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Highest paying cities for Director of Eventses near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $137,261 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $133,820 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $123,002 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $118,794 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $110,557 per year

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The average salary for a Director of Events is $91,688 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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Director of Events salaries typically range between a low of $53,866 and a high of $156,067 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Director of Events include San Francisco, CA at $137,261 per year, New York, NY at $133,820 per year, and Boston, MA at $123,002 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Director of Events include Ohio Wesleyan University ($300,000 per year) and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates ($267,500 per year).