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10 of the Most Popular Types of Event Manager Jobs in 2026

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There are many ways to become an event manager. You may choose start with formal education programs and earn a bachelor’s degree in business management, hospitality, or related field. These degree programs provide the basics in strategic planning, hospitality best practices, and the handling of budgets and vendor contracts. Or you may jump into the career as an assistant event planner and work your way up to manager. Gain experience running different kinds events, from business conferences to concerts, to broaden your expertise. Sharpen your organizational skills and learn to negotiate with a variety of vendors to obtain fair pricing and quality service. Licensure is not required to work as an event manager, but some seek voluntary certification in their area.

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Top Types Of Event Manager Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Event Manager positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Event Production Manager

    Salary range: $56,000 - $80,500

    Event Production Manager is a typical job search query Most salaries for Event Production Manager jobs pay between $56,000 (25th percentile) and $80,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event Production Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Event Logistics

    Salary range: $35,500 - $46,500

    Event Logistics is a typical job search query Most salaries for Event Logistics jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event Logistics job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Event Strategist

    Salary range: $121,500 - $157,000

    Event Strategist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Event Strategist jobs pay between $121,500 (25th percentile) and $157,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event Strategist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Manager Bright Event Rentals

    Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000

    Manager Bright Event Rentals is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Manager Bright Event Rentals jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Manager Bright Event Rentals job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Virtual Event Manager

    Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000

    Virtual Event Manager is a common job search query. Most salaries for Virtual Event Manager jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Virtual Event Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Assistant Nfl Equipment

    Salary range: $42,000 - $48,500

    Assistant Nfl Equipment is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Assistant Nfl Equipment jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $48,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Assistant Nfl Equipment job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Event Management

    Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000

    Event Management is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Event Management jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event Management job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • C3 Concerts

    Salary range: $48,500 - $71,000

    C3 Concerts is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for C3 Concerts jobs pay between $48,500 (25th percentile) and $71,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for C3 Concerts job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Fashion Event Planning

    Salary range: $54,000 - $89,500

    Fashion Event Planning is a typical job search query Most salaries for Fashion Event Planning jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Fashion Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Director Of Event Management

    Salary range: $56,000 - $101,000

    Director Of Event Management is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Director Of Event Management jobs pay between $56,000 (25th percentile) and $101,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Director Of Event Management job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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