Hourly Rate for Wedding Consultant Jobs

Updated: 1 Feb 2012

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	National Hourly Rate 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	$50	$100	$150
Hourly Rate	$8.37 - $49.49
Hourly Tips	n/a	Not enough data
Overtime	$3.30 - $121.20

	National Annualized 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	$100K	$200K	$300K
Bonus	$75.00 - $8,600
Commission	$2,948 - $10,174
Profit Sharing	n/a	Not enough data
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). )	$17,796 - $83,658
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 1 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 92

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Job Listings for Wedding Consultant Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 24	Wedding Consultant	Little Church of the West	Las Vegas, Nevada
	The Little Church of the West is looking for a Wedding Consultant The Little Church of the West is Las Vegas' premier wedding chapel. Built in 1942, and rich... Indeed
Jan 07	SALES - WEDDING CONSULTANTS - CUSTOMER SERVICE REP	David's Bridal	Palm Desert, California
	fastest growing bridal retailer. We have Sales Consultants and Non-bridal Specialist positions available... for consideration. SALES CONSULTANTS AND NON-BRIDAL... Indeed
Jan 18	Wedding/Bridal Advertising Sales Consultant		Providence, Rhode Island
	Opening for an Advertising Sales Consultant to specifically sell advertisements for our Wedding/Bridal section. A highly motivated individual can earn a healthy... Indeed
Jan 12	Sales / Rental Consultant - Wedding & Event Rentals	Exeter Events & Tents	Exeter, New Hampshire
	Successful, growing company has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated salesperson with exceptional consultative selling skills. You must have prior... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Wedding Consultant Jobs

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


David's Bridal, Inc	Not enough data
Macy's, Inc.	Not enough data

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Special Event Services	$8.04 - $33.21
Consultancy	$7.90 - $40.12
Retail, Apparel	$7.16 - $17.48
Retail	$7.57 - $23.22
Florist	$7.82 - $30.11

Key Statistics for Wedding Consultant Jobs

Gender

	Female 100%			Male n/a
Hourly Rate:	$9.79 - $22.50			Not enough data

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

59%

5-9 years

25%

10-19 years

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$10.11 - $25.00
Associate's Degree	Not enough data
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Not enough data

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 26%		Dental: 18%
	Vision: 15%		None: 73%

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Top Cities by Popularity

1. Los Angeles, California

2. Washington, District of Columbia

3. Miami, Florida

4. Chicago, Illinois

5. Conway, Arkansas

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FAQs on Salaries for Wedding Consultant Jobs

What is the Salary of a Bridal Consultant?

There is no doubt that weddings are special occasions, but they can also be complicated and expensive events. Everything from the food to the photography requires research and planning, not to mention the final coordination to pull it all together. Too many couples find themselves stressed on their big day, which is why hiring a wedding planner can be a life-saver. Everyone wants a memorable wedding, but those memories should be good ones! A professional wedding planner has knowledge of industry vendors, experience with event planning, and practical experience on how to keep things under budget and running smoothly. Handing responsibility over to a wedding planner allows the bride and groom to focus on what matters most - enjoying their wedding with friends and family. For those who love event planning, or simply want to help people on their wedding day, becoming a wedding planner might sound like a dream come true. Because wedding planners are often self-employed, a wedding planner salary varies widely depending on experience, location, qualifications, and other factors. You can use PayScale's wedding planner salary data to find the salary of a bridal consultant based on your specific criteria.

Wedding Planner Salary Data

While it's true that many wedding planners are self-employed, others may work for private companies, churches, wedding venues, or other organizations. Looking at the Wedding Planner Salary by Employer Type chart shows that independent wedding planners might have the right idea; the median wedding planner salary for self-employed individuals is significantly higher than the salary of a bridal consultant working at a company. As in other professions, location also has an influence on a bridal consultant's salary. The Wedding Planner Salary by State chart shows a wide range of possible salaries, with California offering the highest wedding planner salary. Of course, many cities in California are also known for having a high cost of living. You can use the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator to research both Cost of Living and Wedding Planner Salary Data for various U.S. cities. For example, see how the median Bridal Consultant Salary in Los Angeles relates to the cost of living there.

A Real-Life Wedding Planner Salary Story

Wedding planner salary research can only provide so much insight into what it's really like to embark on this challenging yet rewarding career. For an insider's look at life as a wedding planner, read "How to Become a Wedding Planner" over in the Salary Stories blog. It's the true-life story of Leslie Weekes, a wedding and events consultant based in Washington D.C. Leslie shares advice on how to break into the field, what it takes to be successful, and how to increase your wedding planner salary.