Conference Director Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Conference Director make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Conference Director in Columbia, SC is $56,676. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,570 to a high of $71,659, with most professionals earning between $50,339 and $64,519.

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Manage all aspects of 10 events per year including initial proposal, securing appropriate resources on- and off- campus, contracting, budgeting, coordination, on-site assistance, final invoice preparation and account closing.

January 06, 2023

Demonstrate exceptional customer service, strong knowledge of LIU resources and procedures, and a commitment to increasing external partnerships and clients.

January 26, 2023

Provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

February 10, 2023

Prepare Sales Action Plans, via the Account Coverage Program (ACP), and (KRA's) on a quarterly basis in order to focus on client needs and maximize sales efforts to minimize gap periods.

February 20, 2023

Drives innovation and sharing of best practice across BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit global functions and BioPharmaceuticals R&D, and supports capability development of Congress and Conference Planning as a Centre of Excellence.

April 05, 2023

Assists with preconstruction efforts such as bid proposals, contractor references and contracts, collecting compliance information and documents and contracts.

April 07, 2023

Develops and evaluates all Conference and Event Services (CES) service rate structures and collaborates with campus partners to broker services and fees to internal and external clients for single and multi-day events.

April 30, 2023

Review, on a daily basis, information entered into the Catering and Convention Services Department Daily Log and takes necessary steps to alleviate problems noted in the log.

May 17, 2023

Creates persuasive verbal and visual presentations, makes sales calls and generates new business, provides tours of the facility, negotiates contracts, and interacts with clients and associates of the resort at all levels.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Conference Director in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

50339

64519

56676

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

50362

64548

56718

What is the average salary for Conference Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Conference Director in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Conference Director ranges from $50,339 to $64,519 with the average base salary of $56,676. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,362 to $64,548 with the average total cash compensation of $56,718.

View Average Salary for Conference Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,676	$50,339 - $64,519
Bonus	$42	$23 - $29
Total Pay	$56,718	$50,362 - $64,548

* 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.

Conference Director Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,558 - $62,236	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,665 - $64,936	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,451 - $68,507	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,949 - $62,737	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,817 - $65,131	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,341 - $65,802	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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