Event Program Manager

Event Program Manager Salary in California

$38K

$115K

$154.4K

$106,053

/year

$50.99

/hour

Event Program Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$107,460

California

California

$106,053

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    How much does an Event Program Manager make in California?

    As of Aug 23, 2026, the average annual pay for an Event Program Manager in California is $106,053 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $50.99 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,039/week or $8,837/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $154,450 and as low as $37,996, the majority of Event Program Manager salaries currently range between $78,500 (25th percentile) to $130,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $141,127 annually in California. The average pay range for an Event Program Manager varies greatly (by as much as 52300), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Event Program Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Event Program Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Event Program Manager Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Event Program Manager job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Corte Madera, , with Cupertino, and Berkeley, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, beats the average in California by $25,526 (24.1%), and Corte Madera, furthers that trend with another $27,442 (25.9%) above the $106,053 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Event Program Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Corte Madera, and Sunnyvale, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Event Program Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Corte Madera

    $133,495

    $64.18

    Cupertino

    $132,579

    $63.74

    Berkeley

    $131,579

    $63.26

    Los Altos

    $127,266

    $61.19

    Santa Clara

    $127,003

    $61.06

    Mountain View

    $126,769

    $60.95

    Menlo Park

    $126,638

    $60.88

    San Francisco

    $126,607

    $60.87

    Palo Alto

    $126,322

    $60.73

    Sunnyvale

    $126,121

    $60.64

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Event Program Manager Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Event Program Manager job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $106053 state average for Event Program Manager jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Global Program Manager

    $123,899

    $59.57

    Customer Program Manager

    $111,012

    $53.37

    Compliance Program Manager

    $93,858

    $45.12

    Recruiting Program Manager

    $85,665

    $41.19

    Census Manager

    $58,746

    $28.24

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Event Program Manager salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $78,500 to $141,127 annually, with the California average at $106,053 per year or $50.99 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Event Program Manager jobs, with Corte Madera leading at $133,495 annually.