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10 of the Most Popular Types of Special Events Manager Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications to become a special events manager vary depending on your employer and the size of the events in question. Some employers seek applicants with only a high school diploma and previous experience in event planning. You can gain job skills by working as an assistant to an event coordinator or working in the hospitality industry. You may also pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or a related field. Some community colleges may offer a certificate program in event planning.

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Top Types Of Special Events Manager Jobs

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

  • Dls Events

    Salary range: $36,500 - $42,000

    Dls Events is a common job search query. Most salaries for Dls Events jobs pay between $36,500 (25th percentile) and $42,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dls Events job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Sxsw Event Staff

    Salary range: $27,000 - $38,500

    Sxsw Event Staff is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Sxsw Event Staff jobs pay between $27,000 (25th percentile) and $38,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sxsw Event Staff job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Destination Event Planning

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

    Destination Event Planning is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Destination Event Planning jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Destination Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • University Event Planning

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

    University Event Planning is a typical job search query Most salaries for University 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 University Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Non Profit Event Planning

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

    Non Profit Event Planning is a common job search query. Most salaries for Non Profit Event Planning jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Non Profit Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Venue Sustainability

    Salary range: $120,500 - $138,000

    Venue Sustainability is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Venue Sustainability jobs pay between $120,500 (25th percentile) and $138,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Venue Sustainability job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Event Sponsorship

    Salary range: $30,000 - $40,000

    Event Sponsorship is a typical job search query Most salaries for Event Sponsorship jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event Sponsorship job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Music Festival Event Planning

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

    Music Festival Event Planning is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Music Festival Event Planning jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Music Festival Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Tourism Event Management

    Salary range: $52,500 - $75,000

    Tourism Event Management is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Tourism Event Management jobs pay between $52,500 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tourism 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.

  • Senior Event Marketing Manager

    Salary range: $90,000 - $131,000

    Senior Event Marketing Manager is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Event Marketing Manager jobs pay between $90,000 (25th percentile) and $131,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Event Marketing Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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