Event Planner salary
From 143 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-1121: Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 41% of Event Planner filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 18% since FY2020. From $55,286 in FY2020 to $65,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Event Planner H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 143 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Event Planner jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-1121, Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners). The median base salary is $60,029, 51% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $51,400 and $77,203. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 41% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 41% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 19% of filings
Expert · 12% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $51,251 | 57 |
| Level II · Qualified | $60,029 | 39 |
| Level III · Experienced | $76,000 | 26 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $92,784 | 16 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Event Planner pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $72,197 | 38 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,080 | 12 |
| Washington, DC | $60,029 | 12 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Event Planner does
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Typical tasks
- Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
- Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
- Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
- Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
- Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
- Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners), the median annual wage was $61,160 in May 2025, with 142,860 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $60,029, 2% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,015 | $36,830 |
| 25th percentile | $51,400 | $46,970 |
| Median | $60,029 | $61,160 |
| 75th percentile | $77,203 | $78,790 |
| 90th percentile | $103,990 | $101,700 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $44,015 |
| 25th | $51,400 |
| 50th (median) | $60,029 |
| 75th | $77,203 |
| 90th | $103,990 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $55,286 | $45,000 | $63,050 | 60 |
| FY2021 | $58,187 | $47,320 | $76,538 | 35 |
| FY2022 | $53,000 | $43,722 | $67,853 | 56 |
| FY2023 | $55,206 | $46,244 | $67,268 | 44 |
| FY2024 | $57,750 | $46,405 | $65,000 | 58 |
| FY2025 | $56,997 | $50,000 | $67,871 | 78 |
| FY2026 | $65,000 | $55,000 | $87,069 | 65 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Event Planner make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Event Planner jobs is $60,029 (143 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $51,400 and $77,203.
What does an entry-level Event Planner earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $51,251. Level I accounts for 41% of Event Planner filings.
Do H-1B Event Planners earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($60,029) is 2% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($61,160, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.