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Event Manager Salary

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Updated: 8 Jun 2013

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Event Manager 2013 Total Pay (?

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$30,278 - $72,722

(Median)

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38K

47K

59K

73K

MEDIAN: $46,735

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Event Manager Job Listings

Assistant General Manager - Upscale Bar, Dining & Special Events Venue

May 26

TalentServed - Bethesda, MD

Assistant General Manager. This position has... performance management and high profile special event execution. Requirements: 5+ years of High volume... - Indeed

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Client Services Manager, Event Management

Jun 05

Cvent - McLean, VA

prior experience in event planning/ event management... and event management. Our platform of products includes software to manage and facilitate online event... - Indeed

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS MANAGER - Training Options Available

May 21

BusinessProfessionalsOnline.com - United States

hospitality managers will see a continue demand for the work they do. Hospitality managers present a well... and other large-scale events. Qualified candidates... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$25K	$50K	$75K
Salary	$31,285 - $69,989
Bonus	$0.00 - $9,659
Profit Sharing	$982 - $5,617
Commission	$0.00 - $39,497
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$30,278 - $72,722
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 8 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 1,011

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Event Manager Tasks

Assess event goals, run meetings in preparation of event, and manage profitability of client.
Liaise between client and service providers, as well as contract negotiation.
Establishes and oversees the logistical and administrative support needs of events; may include site surveying, cash flow management, scheduling, and crowd management.
Supervise production of printed materials and mailings.

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Companies and Industries for Event Manager Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Marriott International, Inc.	$26,726 - $74,325

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Special Event Planning Services	$28,444 - $68,817
Hotel Management	$29,679 - $51,029
Public Relations, Marketing, and Special Events	$30,120 - $74,497
Hotel	$31,645 - $52,784
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	$26,750 - $68,986

Key Statistics for Event Manager Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 80%			Male 20%
Salary:	$38,325 - $57,429			$38,704 - $56,389

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

37%

5-9 years

35%

10-19 years

22%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$31,150 - $69,517
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication	$30,627 - $70,957
Associate's Degree	$26,819 - $69,926
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$29,932 - $81,247
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology	$29,500 - $78,000

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 78%		Dental: 68%
	Vision: 51%		None: 20%

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