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Special Events Director Salary

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Updated: 19 May 2013

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Special Events Director 2013 Total Pay (?

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$35,733 - $99,916

(Median)

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81K

100K

MEDIAN: $57,108

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National Salary Data

	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	$34K	$68K	$102K
Salary	$36,152 - $96,434
Bonus	$0.00 - $13,178
Commission	$2.50 - $40,000
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). )	$35,733 - $99,916
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 19 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 171

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Associate Director - Fundraising & Special Events

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ALSAC - Arlington, VA

geographic territory, within the region; includes special event and general fund raising, media relations... to-face interaction with event volunteers/sponsors;... - Indeed

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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

Popular Industries

Salary Range


College or University	$34,465 - $97,178
Health Care	$35,985 - $102,165
Special Event Planning Services	$30,787 - $89,170
Museum	$31,093 - $80,833
Public K-12 Education	$34,097 - $99,902

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Key Statistics for Special Events Director Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 85%			Male 15%
Salary:	$45,005 - $81,259			$55,955 - $85,495

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

17%

5-9 years

32%

10-19 years

39%

20 years or more

12%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$37,528 - $94,949
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication	$37,642 - $83,524

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 89%		Dental: 76%
	Vision: 58%		None: 10%

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