Director of Event Planning Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Director of Event Planning make in Atlanta, GA? The average Director of Event Planning salary in Atlanta, GA is $142,671 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,079 and $161,608. 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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Director of Event | Lifestyle Brand | LA

One Haus - Los Angeles , CA

Creative lifestyle brand is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Event and Sales to ... Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to drive revenue growth, optimize ...

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Event Planner

SPECTRAFORCE - Alpharetta , GA

Responsible for coordination of program planning from post contract execution to final billing ... Work on special projects as assigned by the Director or Operations Manager. * May require travel to ...

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Director of Programs and Events

Fast Forward - San Francisco , CA

The Director of Programs is a high-impact role that will strategize and deliver Fast Forward ... event planning or programming role and passionate about tech for good, corporate social ...

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M&E Event Planner, 1313092

Cypress HCM - Alpharetta , GA

Responsible for coordination of program planning from post contract execution to final billing ... Miscellaneous Responsibilities: • Work on special projects as assigned by the Director or ...

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Director/Sr. Director of Development & Events

Washington Policy Center - Seattle , WA

Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 Annual The Director/Sr. Director of Development and Events at Washington ... Event Planning and Execution: * Oversee all aspects of event planning, including logistics ...

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Community Outreach and Event Planner

Mental Health Assn of Alameda County - Oakland , CA

Assists Program Director with recruitment of speakers as directed by the Steering Committee ... Event Planning Experience - 1 year (experience may be paid or unpaid) * Social Media Experience - 1 ...

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What does a Director of Event Planning do?

Common responsibilities of a Director of Event Planning

Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property.

July 23, 2022

Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs.

November 18, 2022

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

December 11, 2022

Reviews and makes suggestions and inquiries regarding the hotel's room and space inventory for all opportunities that have been turned over.

December 26, 2022

Leads Event Management Team.

January 03, 2023

Meets with Event Team to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential problems/conflicts.

January 11, 2023

Communicates vision for service delivery in Event Management to ensure guest is serviced from arrival to departure .

March 10, 2023

Select and Recruit Talent.

March 26, 2023

Assure timely and accurate group information is distributed throughout the hotel.

May 07, 2023

Works with Human Resources to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal (OSHA, Health Department) regulations.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Event Planning in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

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126079

161608

142671

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

138804

186528

159589

What is the average salary for Director of Event Planning in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Event Planning in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Director of Event Planning ranges from $126,079 to $161,608 with the average base salary of $142,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,804 to $186,528 with the average total cash compensation of $159,589.

View Average Salary for Director of Event Planning as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$142,671	$126,079 - $161,608
Bonus	$16,918	$12,725 - $24,919
Total Pay	$159,589	$138,804 - $186,528

* 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.

Director of Event Planning Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,008 - $161,517	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,129 - $161,673	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,588 - $160,979	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,624 - $153,335	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,320 - $155,509	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,124 - $150,131	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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