How Do 2026 Event-Planning Salaries Measure Up Compared to Other Roles?

To provide additional context, we reviewed salary data for comparable association and event-focused roles from several external sources. The results vary considerably, illustrating how compensation can differ based on methodology, organization type,
geography, experience level, and scope of responsibility.

Salary.com

Membership director $107,000
Meeting and convention planner $52,000
Meeting/event director $171,000

ZipRecruiter

Director member engagement $91,600
Meeting convention planner $65,702
Meeting event director $78,450

Glassdoor

Director of membership $85,000
Meeting planner $87,000
Director of events $93,000

Indeed

Membership director $58,383
Meeting planner $66,932
Director of events $83,785
Project manager $113,360
Membership director $61,646
Meeting planner $67,676
Director of events $89,463