Special Events Manager Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Special Events Manager make in San Francisco, CA? The average Special Events Manager salary in San Francisco, CA is $142,070 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,425 and $159,094. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Banquet Operations Manager (Special Events)

Verdugo Restaurant Corporation - Burbank , CA

... Manager or similar role in an upscale, high-volume environment. Must have some special events experience. Required Skills/Abilities: • Must be able to create and maintain a team-oriented atmosphere ...

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Director, Special Events

Los Angeles County Museum Of natural History Foundation - Los Angeles , CA

Director, Special Events The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L ... Develops and manages relationships with potential clients and proactively seeks new business ...

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Permits & Special Events Coordinator

City Park Conservancy - New Orleans , LA

Reporting to the Director of Special Events, this position has primary responsibility for the ... Essential Duties Management Responsibilities (30%): * Serves as the main point of contact for all ...

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SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATION - Bakersfield , CA

Special Events Coordinator Location: Kern County Responsibilities ... Donor Relations Management * Collaborate with stakeholders to understand event objectives and align ...

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Assistant Director of Special Events

Specialty Restaurants - Burbank , CA

As a premier destination for special events, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional ... Manage a team of event staff and supervisors, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Account Manger: Events & Special Projects

The A List - Beverly Hills , CA

Lead and manage accounts on the Special Projects and Events team, overseeing day-to-day client management * Thoughtfully cast talent for events and seeding projects, based off client goals: aesthetic ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

What does a Special Events Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Special Events Manager

Prepare any and all associated Banquet Event Orders and distribute to appropriate departments so they can order and execute clients/groups menu choices and expectations.

August 10, 2022

Demonstrated ability to plan and manage events and other projects from conception to completion, including the ability to set, reach and measure outcomes.

October 02, 2022

Plan and strategically coordinate special events from inception to completion that include but not limited to board meetings and events, conferences, regional and local educational seminars and social events.

October 25, 2022

Meets with staff and volunteer event committees regularly to identify the various aspects of the event including scope and format, expense budget, revenue projections, and event progress.

December 11, 2022

Assist in recommendations to maximize revenues, which may include parking rate studies, local and online consumer marketing plans or prepaid parking services.

January 05, 2023

Provide all administrative support for events including, but not limited to, initiating a communication/invitation/promotion strategy, receiving responses, planning for and printing in-house collateral material, and following up with guest feedback.

January 13, 2023

Manage event logistics leading up to and on the day of the event (including event check-in, set up, break down, follow up, volunteer coordination, vendor coordination etc).

January 29, 2023

Understanding of all operational department responsibilities, capabilities and limitations, to smoothly ensure maximum guest satisfaction, event execution and operational communication.

March 11, 2023

Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.

April 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Special Events Manager in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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159094

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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174072

152840

What is the average salary for Special Events Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Events Manager in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Special Events Manager ranges from $126,425 to $159,094 with the average base salary of $142,070. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,721 to $174,072 with the average total cash compensation of $152,840.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$142,070	$126,425 - $159,094
Bonus	$10,771	$8,295 - $14,978
Total Pay	$152,840	$134,721 - $174,072

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Special Events Manager Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,425 - $159,094	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,391 - $155,276	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,391 - $155,276	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,783 - $143,185	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,189 - $155,021	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,781 - $144,441	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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