What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Senior Event Planner?

We've identified 10 cities in Illinois where Senior Event Planner jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Mundelein (19.4% above average), followed by Ottawa and Lincolnshire. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mundelein $103,820 $8,651 $1,996 $49.91 Ottawa $100,375 $8,364 $1,930 $48.26 Lincolnshire $94,454 $7,871 $1,816 $45.41 Chicago $92,491 $7,707 $1,778 $44.47 Highland Park $91,485 $7,623 $1,759 $43.98 Deerfield $91,233 $7,602 $1,754 $43.86 Northbrook $91,059 $7,588 $1,751 $43.78 Cary $91,005 $7,583 $1,750 $43.75 Oak Brook $90,542 $7,545 $1,741 $43.53 Rosemont $90,400 $7,533 $1,738 $43.46

Senior Event Planner

Senior Event Planner Salary in Illinois

Q: How much does a Senior Event Planner make in Illinois?

The average annual pay for a senior event planner in Illinois is $86,935 a year — that works out to approximately $41.80 an hour. That is 3.1% below the national average of $89,714. The middle 80% of Senior Event Planners earn between $59,595 (10th percentile) and $113,860 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Senior Event Planner Jobs in Illinois?

We found several jobs related to Senior Event Planner in Illinois that pay more on average. Topping the list is Event Planning Manager at $13,999 (16.1%) above Senior Event Planner. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Event Planning Manager $72,936 $6,078 $1,402 $35.07 Meeting Planner $63,667 $5,305 $1,224 $30.61 Conference Meeting Planner $62,067 $5,172 $1,193 $29.84 Event Co Ordinator $49,314 $4,109 $948 $23.71 Online Wedding Planner $44,534 $3,711 $856 $21.41

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Senior Event Planner Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$89,714

Illinois

$86,935

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How much does a Senior Event Planner make in Illinois?

As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Senior Event Planner in Illinois is $86,935 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $41.80 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,671/week or $7,244/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $121,128 and as low as $48,451, the majority of Senior Event Planner salaries currently range between $71,200 (25th percentile) to $100,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $113,860 annually in Illinois. The average pay range for a Senior Event Planner varies greatly (by as much as 29600), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Illinois ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Senior Event Planner salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Senior Event Planner 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 Senior Event Planner Jobs in Illinois

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Senior Event Planner job is above the average in Illinois in Illinois. Topping the list is Mundelein, , with Ottawa, and Lincolnshire, close behind in the second and third positions. Lincolnshire, beats the average in Illinois by $7,519 (8.6%), and Mundelein, furthers that trend with another $16,885 (19.4%) above the $86,935 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Illinois, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Senior Event Planner appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Mundelein, and Rosemont, , 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 a Senior Event Planner role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mundelein	$103,820	$8,651	$1,996	$49.91
Ottawa	$100,375	$8,364	$1,930	$48.26
Lincolnshire	$94,454	$7,871	$1,816	$45.41
Chicago	$92,491	$7,707	$1,778	$44.47
Highland Park	$91,485	$7,623	$1,759	$43.98
Deerfield	$91,233	$7,602	$1,754	$43.86
Northbrook	$91,059	$7,588	$1,751	$43.78
Cary	$91,005	$7,583	$1,750	$43.75
Oak Brook	$90,542	$7,545	$1,741	$43.53
Rosemont	$90,400	$7,533	$1,738	$43.46

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Senior Event Planner Jobs in Illinois

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Senior Event Planner job category in Illinois, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $86935 state average for Senior Event Planner jobs.

Nevertheless Event Planning Manager, Meeting Planner, or Conference Meeting Planner may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Event Planning Manager	$72,936	$6,078	$1,402	$35.07
Meeting Planner	$63,667	$5,305	$1,224	$30.61
Conference Meeting Planner	$62,067	$5,172	$1,193	$29.84
Event Co Ordinator	$49,314	$4,109	$948	$23.71
Online Wedding Planner	$44,534	$3,711	$856	$21.41

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Infographic detailing Senior Event Planner salary in Illinois as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $71,200 to $113,860 annually, with the Illinois average at $86,935 per year or $41.80 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Illinois for Senior Event Planner jobs, with Mundelein leading at $103,820 annually.

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