Events Planner Salary in Rockford, Illinois

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How much does an Events Planner make in Rockford, IL? The average Events Planner salary in Rockford, IL is $63,732 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $57,637 and $70,186. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Events Planner Salary	$52,088	Rockford,IL	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Events Planner Salary	$57,637	Rockford,IL	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Events Planner Salary	$63,732	Rockford,IL	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Events Planner Salary	$70,186	Rockford,IL	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Events Planner Salary	$76,063	Rockford,IL	March 01, 2025

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Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center - Portland , OR

Whether a small boardroom gathering or events up to 1,200 guests, you'll be able to build your experience in a gorgeous environment you'll be proud to call home. The Event Planning Manager is ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Senior Financial Planner

Financial Planner Recruiting, LLC - Seattle , WA

Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Planner to join their rapidly growing team. You will be ... In-person team & company events * Salaried role, commensurate with experience

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Events Assistant

THRIV3 Marketing - Los Angeles , CA

You'll work closely with our event team, supporting every phase of the process from planning to execution. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a passion for events, strong organizational ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Meetings & Events Manager

IAPD - The Performance Plastics Association - Overland Park , KS

Key Responsibilities • Assist in planning, coordinating and executing 30+ conferences, regional meetings and virtual events annually. • Serve as a key point of contact for members, exhibitors ...

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Event Sales & Operations Assistant

Chateau Lill - Redmond , WA

Oversee the preparation of venue spaces for events, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and proper setup. * Collaborate with the Director of Sales & Retail Operations and event planners to execute ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Transportation Planner

Green DOT Transportation Solutions - Chico , CA

... events; coordinate meeting scheduling, venue planning, advertising, and preparing presentation and community engagement materials. • Provide guidance and collaborate with other team members on ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

What does an Events Planner do?

Events Planner

Communicate staff responsibilities in Event Resume.

March 14, 2023

Events Planner in Houston, TX

Follows up with budget approvers to ensure payments are accounted for on the appropriate budget year.

March 11, 2023

Develops and implements new ideas and best practices for events to meet department goals/hospital goals.

March 19, 2023

Events Planner

Lead cross functional teams (internal/external) to ensure successful execution of all aspects of events.

June 12, 2022

Manage all aspects of the event planning process, including collaboration with subcontractors, menu development, printing and designing of materials within budget and time limits.

November 22, 2022

Schedule and conduct walk-through with the client to arrange and confirm details pertaining to every element of the event.

December 09, 2022

Create organized and detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to be passed along to other departments to ensure smooth execution the day of the event.

January 05, 2023

Select venues/vendors, negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships with 3rd party companies, venue management, guest speakers, freelance support, etc.

March 09, 2023

Plan, execute, source, and provide on-site and off-site support when necessary for department holiday parties.

May 20, 2023

Meet with event stakeholders to gain an understanding of the event's purposes and goals.

May 21, 2023

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Events Planner in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Events Planner ranges from $57,637 to $70,186 with the average base salary of $63,732. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,460 to $73,479 with the average total cash compensation of $65,926.

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About Rockford, Illinois Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

Rockford, Illinois area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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