What are the main factors that influence a Freelance Event Planner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Freelance Event Planner's salary?

A Freelance Event Planner's salary grows with experience: starting around $64,239 for beginners, reaching about $67,734 at mid-level, and approach $72,387 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Freelance Event Planner?

Freelance Event Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Freelance Event Planner roles are District of Columbia $65,105, California $64,858, Massachusetts $63,993. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Freelance Event Planner roles make?

Salaries for Freelance Event Planner level roles vary by specialization: Special Event Planner: $110,932; Corporate Event Planner: $65,675; Marketing Event Planner: $65,409; Meeting And Event Planner: $62,359; Senior Event Planner: $62,232.

Freelance Event Planner Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Freelance Event Planner make in District of Columbia?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Freelance Event Planner in District of Columbia is $65,105 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Freelance Event Planner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,166
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,205 to $74,558
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,102

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Smart Recruiting

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Freelance Event Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,558	$6,213	$1,434	$36
Average	$65,105	$5,425	$1,252	$31
25th Percentile	$56,205	$4,684	$1,081	$27

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Freelance Event Planner Job Openings in District of Columbia

Sr Planner&amp Communications Specialist

Kentro - Washington, DC

0009 - Journey Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner

Alakaʻi Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc. - Washington, DC

Planner

Cape Fox Corporation - Washington, DC

Freelance In

Visit - Washington, DC

Search More Freelance Event Planner Jobs in District of Columbia

Key Factors That Influence Freelance Event Planner Salaries

A Freelance Event Planner'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Freelance Event Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Freelance Event Planner'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,239
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,487
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,734
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,077
Expert (over 8 years): $72,387

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Freelance Event Planner	$64,239
Intermediate Level Freelance Event Planner	$64,487
Senior Level Freelance Event Planner	$67,734
Specialist Level Freelance Event Planner	$72,077
Expert Level Freelance Event Planner	$72,387

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Freelance Event Planner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Freelance Event Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,105.
California: $64,858.
Massachusetts: $63,993.

District of Columbia $65,105 California $64,858 Massachusetts $63,993 Washington $63,758 New Jersey $63,735 Alaska $63,652 Connecticut $62,841 New York $62,512

Hawaii $61,459 Rhode Island $60,965 Maryland $60,630 Minnesota $60,171 Colorado $59,995 Illinois $59,936 Oregon $59,713 Delaware $59,548

New Hampshire $59,444 Virginia $59,213 Pennsylvania $58,537 Nevada $58,196 North Dakota $58,084 Michigan $57,907 Wisconsin $57,843 Vermont $57,713

Texas $57,355 Maine $57,331 Arizona $57,296 Ohio $57,255 Georgia $56,714 Indiana $56,443 Wyoming $56,390 Utah $56,308

Iowa $56,273 Kansas $55,991 Louisiana $55,908 North Carolina $55,879 Missouri $55,867 Florida $55,638 Montana $55,514 Nebraska $55,397

Kentucky $55,332 South Carolina $55,097 Tennessee $54,950 Idaho $54,891 New Mexico $54,462 Oklahoma $54,368 Alabama $54,021 South Dakota $53,439

Arkansas $53,121 West Virginia $52,950 Mississippi $52,439

Top Paying Cities for Freelance Event Planners

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:

Parcel Return Service: $65,105
Washington: $65,105
Naval Anacost Annex: $65,105

Parcel Return Service, DC $65,105 Washington, DC $65,105 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $65,105 Washington Navy Yard, DC $65,105

Freelance Event Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Freelance Event Planner'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

$56,205

Average $65,105/year

$74,558

$4,684

Average $5,425/month

$6,213

$1,081

Average $1,252/week

$1,434

$27

Average $31/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,558	$6,213	$1,434	$36
Average	$65,105	$5,425	$1,252	$31
25th Percentile	$56,205	$4,684	$1,081	$27

Salaries of jobs related to Freelance Event Planner

Find Your Next Freelance Event Planner Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Freelance Event Planner job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In District of Columbia

Cost of Living in District of Columbia is

10.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about