Director of Event Planning Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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How much does a Director of Event Planning make in Indianapolis, IN? The average Director of Event Planning salary in Indianapolis, IN is $141,797 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $125,306 and $160,618. 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 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 - 17 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 ...

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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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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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Meeting & Event Planner

Elevate Management Company - Eden Prairie , MN

You will be responsible for supporting and executing on all aspects of the event planning process and on-site logistics. You will be working with a team of Directors and Managers to organize multiple ...

ZipRecruiter - 54 days ago

Director of Operations

Puff 'N Stuff Catering - Orlando , FL

The primary responsibility of the Director of Operations is to provide effective leadership of the ... pre-planning meetings to review event requirements * Keep abreast of the large event schedule

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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 Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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125306

160618

141797

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

137953

185384

158611

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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Director of Event Planning ranges from $125,306 to $160,618 with the average base salary of $141,797. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $137,953 to $185,384 with the average total cash compensation of $158,611.

View Average Salary for Director of Event Planning as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$141,797	$125,306 - $160,618
Bonus	$16,815	$12,647 - $24,767
Total Pay	$158,611	$137,953 - $185,384

* 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 Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,048 - $157,724	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,254 - $160,552	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,151 - $160,420	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,253 - $152,859	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,627 - $152,057	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,790 - $152,265	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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