Conference Planner Salary in Columbus, Georgia

How much does a Conference Planner make in Columbus, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Conference Planner in Columbus, GA is $67,999. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,118 to a high of $83,952, with most professionals earning between $60,733 and $76,350.

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Provide departmental management support when the Supervisor, Conference Support Services is out of the office, and provide support for various special projects/initiatives, as needed.

November 14, 2022

Required background in negotiating hospitality/hotel contracts with attrition, cancellation a must.

January 05, 2023

Create detailed post-conference analysis reports and conference debriefs for review with management/other team members.

January 05, 2023

Demonstrate and foster a welcoming and professional atmosphere for all attendees at the Conference Center, being available to answer questions and address needs.

January 11, 2023

Marketing, communications, or events concentrations preferred.

March 28, 2023

Assist end users with Conference Center and Catering Systems, AV technologies, and related requests, problem rectification, and in general, providing excellent customer support.

March 31, 2023

Manages Sponsor, Exhibitor and Speaker relationships to enhance the image of the Symposium, the Center for Education, Research and Advocacy (ERA) and Howard Brown Health.

April 09, 2023

Develops and monitors conference and event project plans, monitoring outreach and engagement, marketing strategies and budget goals.

April 10, 2023

Prepare meeting-specific Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for vendors/supplies as needed and provide cost analysis comparison of RFPs and provide recommendations to conference organizers.

April 16, 2023

Support Attendee Engagement team with data management and ad hoc initiatives.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Conference Planner in Columbus, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60733

76350

67999

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62534

80074

70607

What is the average salary for Conference Planner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Conference Planner in Columbus, GA. The base salary for Conference Planner ranges from $60,733 to $76,350 with the average base salary of $67,999. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,534 to $80,074 with the average total cash compensation of $70,607.

View Average Salary for Conference Planner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$67,999	$60,733 - $76,350
Bonus	$2,608	$1,801 - $3,725
Total Pay	$70,607	$62,534 - $80,074

* 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 Planner Salary Near Columbus, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Auburn, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,653 - $77,506	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,458 - $79,775	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,798 - $78,945	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Montgomery, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,266 - $77,020	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Dothan, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,786 - $73,902	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,266 - $77,020	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA

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About Columbus, Georgia

Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet the flat terrain of the coastal plain. As such, Columbus has a varied landscape of rolling hills on the north side and flat plains on the south. The fall line causes rivers in the area to decline rapidly towards sea level. Textile mills were established here in the 19th and early 20th centuries to take advantage of the water power from the falls. Columbus was developed along the Chattahoochee River. Interstate 185 runs east of the city, with acc...

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