Assistant Director of Events Salary in Rockford, Illinois

How much does an Assistant Director of Events make in Rockford, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant Director of Events in Rockford, IL is $144,870. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,403 to $164,201, with most professionals earning between $113,411 and $181,800.

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Provide pre-planning, onsite management, and follow-up of assigned engagement opportunities and programming.

February 09, 2023

Supports Director in maximizing revenue by working with other commercial stakeholders to develop strategy for both group and local catering and providing direction to the rest of the team.

February 09, 2023

Develops and implements a comprehensive plan related to the major functional areas for the admissions team in coordination with the admissions recruitment plan.

March 23, 2023

Review related contracts and agreements with legal affairs and risk management administrators to ensure institutional policies and guidelines are in place before securing services.

March 27, 2023

Activities supported by the Assistant Director are both recurring and one-time and include ceremonies, lectures, conferences, receptions and dinners, and others to be determined.

March 27, 2023

Lead production meetings with vendor staff, A/V contractor, stage manager, and communicate final run of show to all outside vendors.

March 28, 2023

Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to relate articulately and with diplomacy with diverse groups including President, Provost, trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, major supporters of the university, and the general public.

May 08, 2023

Collaborate on marketing and collateral pieces to include programs and invitations, as well as the website and email communications strategy per event.

May 11, 2023

Management and oversight skills to manage facilities and all event details including decor, catering, entertainment, guest lists, transportation, venue preparation, special guest requirements, all necessary equipment, promotional and marketing materials, etc.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Assistant Director of Events in Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

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128403

164201

144870

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

141935

189057

162833

What is the average salary for Assistant Director of Events in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Director of Events in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Assistant Director of Events ranges from $128,403 to $164,201 with the average base salary of $144,870. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,935 to $189,057 with the average total cash compensation of $162,833.

View Average Salary for Assistant Director of Events as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$144,870	$128,403 - $164,201
Bonus	$17,964	$13,532 - $24,856
Total Pay	$162,833	$141,935 - $189,057

* 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.

Assistant Director of Events Salary Near Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,252 - $164,007	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,398 - $174,424	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,444 - $175,762	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,469 - $175,794	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,776 - $164,678	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,350 - $174,363	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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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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