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Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate in the United States is $45,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,690
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,500 to $51,500
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,585
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Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $51,500 $4,292 $990 $25
Average $45,800 $3,817 $881 $22
25th Percentile $41,500 $3,458 $798 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Salaries

A Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate (1-3 years): $45,753
  • Event Catering Manager (3-5 years): $52,362
  • Director of Catering Operations (5+ years): $78,993
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate1-3 years$45,753
Event Catering Manager3-5 years$52,362
Director of Catering Operations5+ years$78,993
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Top Paying Cities for Casino Catering/Event Planning Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $57,800
  • San Francisco: $57,200
  • Oakland: $55,900

What Skills Can Increase a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.47% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Food Handling (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Food Handling means one or more operations of food production, manufacture, offering or displaying for sale, storage, preserving, wrapping, transportation, delivery, importation, exportation, or the licensing or approval for any of such activities.
  • Service Quality (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): Service quality is a measure of how an organization delivers its services compared to the expectations of its customers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.47%
Food Handling 1.61%
Service Quality 0.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
$51,296
12%
Listening
$50,838
11%
Coordination
$50,380
10%
Microsoft Office
$50,380
10%
Networking
$49,922
9%
Sense Of Urgency
$49,464
8%
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How Education impacts a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Casino Catering/Event Planning Associates enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate with a No Diploma is between $40,866 and $45,464).

Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 15.6%
High School 15.6%
Associates 10.9%
Bachelors 68.8%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Salary Growth & Career Path

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Banquet Captain $35,000 -24%
Event Catering Manager $52,400 14%
Manager of Casino Catering Business Development $56,800 24%

Salary Trends for Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate

Salaries for a Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,841 in 2023 to around $39,592 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Casino Catering/Event Planning Associate Over Time

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2023
$39,841
2024
$40,074
2025
$39,592
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2023 $39,841
2024 $40,074
2025 $39,592
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