Director of Special Events Salary in Gulfport, MS

How much does a Director of Special Events make in Gulfport, MS?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Special Events in Gulfport, MS is $130,975. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $102,531 to a high of $164,376, with most professionals earning between $116,086 and $148,459.

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Director of Special Events

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Collaborate with the Foundations and Corporations fund raising staff to assure the most effective approach to corporate solicitation is implemented so that sponsorship and philanthropy solicitations are complimentary and provide the best opportunity for maximizing corporate donations.

February 15, 2023

Lead by exampleSchedule and facilitate committee meetingsAdapt strategies to changed conditions and communicate changes effectivelyAbility for detailed focus in complex situationsCommunicate clearly and effectively in positive or negative situationsInteract positively with stakeholdersThe ability to have fun while executing complex events under pressureEffectively balance task-oriented and process-oriented dutiesDemonstrate positivity and persistence in meeting difficult challengesWork effectively as a member of a team.

May 08, 2023

Demonstrated capability to work closely with diverse teams of people to accomplish complex tasks and initiative on schedule and on budget.

October 25, 2022

Manages events budgets to ensure compliance with departmental, university and state fiscal rules and budgetary parameters established by the Deportment of Intercollegiate Athletics and establishes pricing for public admission to events.

January 04, 2023

Develop processes and resources to support site Executive Directors and Development Managers in meeting revenue and cost of fundraising goals, improving process, increasing constituent engagement.

April 17, 2023

Attend business networking events including Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA), Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Greater Charlotte Hotel and Tourism Association (HTA), Visit Charlotte, ISES.

April 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Special Events in Gulfport, MS

Average Base Salary

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116086

148459

130975

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

128319

170941

147222

What is the average salary for Director of Special Events in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Special Events in Gulfport, MS. The base salary for Director of Special Events ranges from $116,086 to $148,459 with the average base salary of $130,975. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,319 to $170,941 with the average total cash compensation of $147,222.

View Average Salary for Director of Special Events as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$130,975	$116,086 - $148,459
Bonus	$16,247	$12,233 - $22,483
Total Pay	$147,222	$128,319 - $170,941

* 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 Special Events Salary Near Gulfport, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,011 - $149,640	COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Pascagoula, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,469 - $148,948	COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Mobile, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,298 - $153,844	COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,360 - $147,530	COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE New Orleans, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,830 - $160,919	COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,764 - $160,834	COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS

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About Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the other county seat of Harrison County and the larger of the two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 67,793. It is also home to the US Navy Atlantic Fleet Seabees. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 64.2 sq mi (166.4 km2), of which ...

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