Event Planner Salary in Rockford, IL

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How much does an Event Planner make in Rockford, IL? The average Event Planner salary in Rockford, IL is $61,702 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $55,567 and $68,441. 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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Assistant Event Planner at FREIGHT

FREIGHT - Leadville , CO

Assistant Event Planner Company: FREIGHT Event Center and Boutique Hotel Location: Leadville, Colorado About Us: We are a Quintessential Colorado Experience, providing an oasis within the mountains ...

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Event Planner / Personal Assistant at Fast Lane Drive

Fast Lane Drive - San Diego , CA

Fast Lane Drive is seeking a dynamic and versatile individual to join our team as an Event Planner / Personal Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about creating ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Part Time Event Planner

US Swim School Association - Corporate - Cave Creek , AZ

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Part-Time Event Planner at 30 hours per week. This role is crucial in supporting our growing association and ...

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Events Planner & Coordinator

AbleLight - Denver , CO

Events Planner & Coordinator This is a 12-month contract assignment in Colorado, $28-$30 billable ... This role will be a 12-month contract, with potential extension available depending on event ...

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Conference/Events Planner

SD Solutions LLC - Myrtle Point , OR

Conference/Events Planner. This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment Type ... Experience with event strategy and ability to design and evaluate impactful experiences

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Senior Event Planner

AbbVie - Irvine , CA

The Senior Event Planner is responsible for working closely with specified clients to develop a comprehensive meetings and events calendar that aligns with the overall business strategy and ...

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What does an Event Planner do?

Common responsibilities of an Event Planner

Prepare reports for donors that document the impact of their event support.

October 15, 2022

Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants and resolution of any problems that arise.

November 04, 2022

Build, maintain and manage internal and external business relationships to provide a team approach to the successful planning and implementation of all programs.

December 04, 2022

Develop events following D&H initiative objectives, projected budgets, finding cost-cutting opportunities and additional revenue generating opportunities to increase projected profits.

February 17, 2023

Provide management oversight and direction for onsite and offsite vendors who provide support for meeting planning.

March 08, 2023

Assists the General Manager in analyzing and creating quarterly Operational Review reports including PowerPoint slides and compiling data from the space management system.

April 16, 2023

Manage and oversee events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors, and managing take-down.

May 03, 2023

Demonstrates professional, courteous demeanor, positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in a constructive manner with others in a dynamic working environment.

May 17, 2023

Works directly with the Sales Training Department to ensure that all details of their trainings/meetings are arranged and space reserved appropriately.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Event Planner in Rockford, IL

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55567

68441

61702

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71873

64092

What is the average salary for Event Planner in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Event Planner in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Event Planner ranges from $55,567 to $68,441 with the average base salary of $61,702. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,779 to $71,873 with the average total cash compensation of $64,092.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,702	$55,567 - $68,441
Bonus	$2,390	$2,211 - $3,432
Total Pay	$64,092	$57,779 - $71,873

* 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 Planner Salary Near Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,502 - $68,361	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,027 - $72,703	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,480 - $73,260	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,490 - $73,274	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,729 - $68,640	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,006 - $72,677	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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