Special Events Manager Salary

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How much does a Special Events Manager make? The average Special Events Manager salary is $113,656 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $101,140 and $127,275. 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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Port Special Events Manager (1823) - Port of San Francisco (145240)
City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA
The Port Special Events Manager interfaces with a variety of Port Divisions, sister agencies and partner organizations including the San Francisco Police Department, Recreation and Parks Department ...
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Special Events Manager
NBCUniversal - Los Angeles , CA
Job Description NBCUniversal is looking for a Special Events Manager to join our Studio Operations Marketing Team in Universal City, California! In this role, you will collaborate with clients to ...
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Special Events Manager
Level 8 DTLA - Los Angeles , CA
Understands the impact of Events on the overall success of LEVEL 8 and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction. * Increase awareness and drive additional business to specific venue ...
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Banquet Operations Manager (Special Events)
Verdugo Restaurant Corporation - Burbank , CA
... Manager or similar role in an upscale, high-volume environment. Must have some special events experience. Required Skills/Abilities: • Must be able to create and maintain a team-oriented atmosphere ...
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Account Manger: Events & Special Projects
The A List - Beverly Hills , CA
Lead and manage accounts on the Special Projects and Events team, overseeing day-to-day client management * Thoughtfully cast talent for events and seeding projects, based off client goals: aesthetic ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
On-Call Special Events Associate
Exploratorium - San Francisco , CA
The Special Events Associate is on the frontline of the Museum Rentals staff, greeting and ... This position reports to the Museum Rentals Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Monitor access to the ...
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Special Events Manager Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Special Events Manager between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Special Events Manager in each city.

Special Events Manager Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $142,070
Washington, DC $126,499
Miami, FL $109,678
Chicago, IL $119,225
Boston, MA $127,408
New York, NY $132,750
Dallas, TX $112,178
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Average Salary Range for Special Events Manager

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
101140
127275
113656

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107777
139258
122272
What is the average salary for Special Events Manager in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Events Manager in the United States. The base salary for Special Events Manager ranges from $101,140 to $127,275 with the average base salary of $113,656. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,777 to $139,258 with the average total cash compensation of $122,272.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $113,656 $101,140 - $127,275
Bonus $8,616 $6,636 - $11,983
Total Pay $122,272 $107,777 - $139,258
* 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.

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What's the difference between Special Events Manager - Casino and Special Events Manager?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Special Events Manager is $113,656, and the average salary of Special Events Manager - Casino is $61,217. The average salary of Special Events Manager - Casino is lower than Special Events Manager. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Special Events Manager, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Special Events Manager. a Special Events Manager Salary in Oxnard, CA is $121,839 as of March 26, 2024; a Special Events Manager Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $105,018 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Special Events Manager Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Special Events Manager vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a Special Events Manager can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024