Director of Event Planning Salary in Aurora, IL

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How much does a Director of Event Planning make in Aurora, IL? The average Director of Event Planning salary in Aurora, IL is $151,561 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $133,934 and $171,678. 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 Planning

Marriott International - Los Angeles , CA

JOB SUMMARY Manages event planning functions and staff on a daily basis. Core area of ... Works with direct reports to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential challenges ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 45 days ago

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 ...

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 69 days ago

Event Planner (Funeral Services)

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services - Lafayette , CA

Family Service Directors (Event Planners/Funeral Directors) serve families with care and compassion, educating them through the process of making informed decisions for at-need funeral products and ...

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Convalescent Aid Society - Director of Development

Envision Consulting - Pasadena , CA

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT ABOUT CONVALESCENT AID SOCIETY Convalescent Aid Society (CAS) is a ... Develop appropriate event programming, content, plans, and timelines for all pre-event planning ...

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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 Aurora, IL

Average Base Salary

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133934

171678

151561

Average Total Cash Compensation

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147452

198150

169533

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 Aurora, IL. The base salary for Director of Event Planning ranges from $133,934 to $171,678 with the average base salary of $151,561. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,452 to $198,150 with the average total cash compensation of $169,533.

View Average Salary for Director of Event Planning as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$151,561	$133,934 - $171,678
Bonus	$17,972	$13,518 - $26,472
Total Pay	$169,533	$147,452 - $198,150

* 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 Aurora, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Naperville, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,359 - $170,940	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,609 - $171,260	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Bolingbrook, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,902 - $170,354	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,680 - $172,634	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Schaumburg, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,460 - $172,351	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,655 - $171,320	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL

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About Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kane counties, it is an outer suburb of Chicago and the second most populous city in the state, and the 114th most populous city in the country. The population was 197,899 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to have increased to 200,965 by 2017. Once a mid-sized manufacturing city, Aurora has grown since the 1960s. Founded within Kane County, Aurora's city limits and population have expanded into DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties. Between 2000 an...

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