Event Operations Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Event Operations Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Event Operations Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $127,866 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $113,287 and $141,800. 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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Event Operations Manager

Allied Universal® Event Services - Los Angeles , CA

Job Description Allied Universal® is hiring a Event Operations Manager to support our Southern CA region. In partnership with Branch and functional leadership, the Event Operations Manager is ...

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Event Operations Coordinator

Seattle Christmas Market - Seattle , WA

A successful candidate must be proficient in negotiating and have the expertise to manage suppliers ... event operation & tear down. * Develop and maintain a detailed production schedule, coordinating ...

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Event Operations Coordinator

Vancouver Christmas Market - Seattle , WA

A successful candidate must be proficient in negotiating and have the expertise to manage suppliers ... event operation & tear down; * Develop and maintain a detailed production schedule, coordinating ...

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Event Operations Crew Member (Part-Time) - SoFi Stadium

Hollywood Park - Inglewood , CA

Serve as event operations and conversion staff who move, pick up, and/or deliver equipment supplies ... Bachelor's degree or pursuit of a degree in sport management, hospitality management, or facility ...

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Banquet Operations Manager (Special Events)

Verdugo Restaurant Corporation - Burbank , CA

Castaway Restaurant and Event Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Banquet Manager to join ... Oversee and manage all aspects of banquet operations, ensuring seamless execution of events and ...

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Manager, Live Events Client Operations

Blavity Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

Blavity is looking for an innovative Manager, Live Events Client Operations to manage client ... virtual event programming * 3+ years experience in a corporate digital media environment

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What does an Event Operations Manager do?

Common responsibilities of an Event Operations Manager

Provide hands-on leadership and manage operations functions including staffing, event coordination, and financial tracking for the full-time and part-time operations staff responsible for the setup, support and tear down of events.

March 15, 2023

Lead team to successfully execute all core operations and activities associated with each Executive Circle meeting, own agenda and scheduling of weekly Executive Circle leader meeting, lead and communicate process improvements and changes, and help leadership team execute strategy for the product.

December 13, 2022

Create timelines and coordinate logistics for load-in and teardown at each event with consideration for other vendors and clients on course.

January 16, 2023

Assist Exhibitor Services Managers with exhibitor manual including all show management forms and vendor forms and information for use on the website no less than six (6) months out from each event.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Event Operations Manager in Chicago, IL

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113287

141800

127866

Average Total Cash Compensation

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122381

157133

140795

What is the average salary for Event Operations Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Event Operations Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Event Operations Manager ranges from $113,287 to $141,800 with the average base salary of $127,866. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,381 to $157,133 with the average total cash compensation of $140,795.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$127,866	$113,287 - $141,800
Bonus	$12,929	$9,094 - $15,333
Total Pay	$140,795	$122,381 - $157,133

* 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.

Event Operations Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,924 - $142,598	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,924 - $142,598	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,795 - $142,436	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,881 - $142,544	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,881 - $142,544	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,331 - $139,352	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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