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Special Events Director Salary

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Updated: 15 Jun 2013

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Director of Special Events Salary

Special Events Director 2013 Total Pay (?

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$35,302 - $98,870

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $56,523

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Special Events Director Job Listings

Director of Special Events

Jun 18

Boston Athenaeum - Boston, MA

The Director of Special Events is responsible for coordinating all program events (lectures, concerts, etc... events, facilities rentals, and other special events... - Indeed

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Promotional Event Coordinator: Director of Promotions and Special Events

May 21

Andrews Entertainment District - Atlanta, GA

Director of Promotions and Special Events. Position... Director will be directly responsible for the success of weekly, monthly, and annual events whose... - Indeed

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Associate Director, Meetings & Special Events

Jun 18

Ritz-Carlton - Avon, CO

in event management areas. Develops an event... Assisting in Leading Meetings and Special Events Teams Holds event management team accountable for desired... - 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	$33K	$66K	$99K
Salary	$35,476 - $94,623
Bonus	$0.00 - $12,644
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). )	$35,302 - $98,870
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 15 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 168

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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


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

Gender

	Female 86%			Male 14%
Salary:	$43,398 - $79,683			$55,955 - $85,495

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

17%

5-9 years

33%

10-19 years

37%

20 years or more

13%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$37,274 - $92,874
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication	$37,153 - $73,054

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 89%		Dental: 76%
	Vision: 59%		None: 10%

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