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Event Manager Salary

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Updated: 21 May 2013

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Event Manager 2013 Total Pay (?

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$30,284 - $72,758

(Median)

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38K

47K

59K

73K

MEDIAN: $46,565

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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	$31,440 - $70,081
Bonus	$0.00 - $9,535
Profit Sharing	$980 - $5,667
Commission	$0.00 - $39,329
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). )	$30,284 - $72,758
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 21 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 1,019

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May 21

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Development Manager, AHC Special Events

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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	$29,379 - $64,371
Hotel Management	$32,114 - $69,966
Hotel	$30,824 - $66,377
Public Relations, Marketing, and Special Events	$30,086 - $62,057
Software Development	$32,863 - $72,754

Key Statistics for Event Manager Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 80%			Male 20%
Salary:	$38,590 - $57,308			$38,642 - $56,276

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	$31,288 - $69,934
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication	$30,627 - $70,957
Associate's Degree	$26,819 - $69,926
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$29,850 - $81,502
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology	$25,760 - $86,293

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 78%		Dental: 67%
	Vision: 50%		None: 20%

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