Event Planner Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does an Event Planner make in Washington, DC? The average Event Planner salary in Washington, DC is $70,290 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,302 and $77,968. 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 Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

63302

77968

70290

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65822

81878

73013

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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Event Planner ranges from $63,302 to $77,968 with the average base salary of $70,290. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,822 to $81,878 with the average total cash compensation of $73,013.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,290	$63,302 - $77,968
Bonus	$2,723	$2,519 - $3,910
Total Pay	$73,013	$65,822 - $81,878

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,314 - $77,983	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,314 - $77,983	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,314 - $77,983	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,181 - $77,819	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,314 - $77,983	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,314 - $77,983	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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