Event planner salary in United States (Updated 2026)

The average salary for an Event Planner is $24.51 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 599 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 24, 2026.

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Event Planner salaries typically range between a low of $14.62 and a high of $41.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Event Planner include Washington, DC at $38.15 per hour, Los Angeles, CA at $32.28 per hour, and New York, NY at $31.00 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Event Planner include MCSG Technologies ($170,000 per year) and Kentro ($150,000 per year).

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

• Event Organiser: Average $104,160 per year
• Event Planning Intern: Average $20.49 per hour
• Senior Event Planner: Average $87,102 per year