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Updated: 15 Jun 2013
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Special Events Director 2013 Total Pay (?
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$35,302 - $98,870
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$0$33K$66K$99K
Salary$35,476 - $94,623  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $12,644  
Commission$2.50 - $40,000  
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$35,302 - $98,870  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 15 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 168

Special Events Director Tasks

  • Responsible for agendas, budgets and services according to customer requirements.
  • Manage services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
  • Oversee, plan and direct company meetings and special events, including trade shows and brand promotion events.
  • Directs the event staff to ensure compliance to company standards or customer contract.
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Companies and Industries for Special Events Director Salaries

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Salary Range

Health Care$35,766 - $101,493
College or University$34,250 - $96,560
Fundraising$28,157 - $87,939
Special Event Planning Services$30,595 - $88,608
Museum$30,899 - $80,268
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Key Statistics for Special Events Director Salaries and Jobs

Female
86%
female alumni
 
Male
14%
male alumni
Salary:$43,398 - $79,683 $55,955 - $85,495
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
1%
1-4 years
17%
5-9 years
33%
10-19 years
37%
20 years or more
13%
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Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 89% dental benefits Dental: 76%
vision benefits Vision: 59% employee benefits None: 10%

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Special Events Director

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$35,302 - $98,870
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Special Events Manager
$30,751 - $67,381
Special Events Coordinator
$24,849 - $51,302
Event Coordinator
$24,444 - $52,917
 
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Special Events Director

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$35,302 - $98,870
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Director of Events
$35,040 - $96,824
 

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