Director of Special Events Salary in Durham, NC

How much does a Director of Special Events make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Special Events in Durham, NC is $143,535. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $112,366 to a high of $180,126, with most professionals earning between $127,220 and $162,688.

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Director of Special Events

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Collaborate with the Foundations and Corporations fund raising staff to assure the most effective approach to corporate solicitation is implemented so that sponsorship and philanthropy solicitations are complimentary and provide the best opportunity for maximizing corporate donations.

February 15, 2023

Lead by exampleSchedule and facilitate committee meetingsAdapt strategies to changed conditions and communicate changes effectivelyAbility for detailed focus in complex situationsCommunicate clearly and effectively in positive or negative situationsInteract positively with stakeholdersThe ability to have fun while executing complex events under pressureEffectively balance task-oriented and process-oriented dutiesDemonstrate positivity and persistence in meeting difficult challengesWork effectively as a member of a team.

May 08, 2023

Demonstrated capability to work closely with diverse teams of people to accomplish complex tasks and initiative on schedule and on budget.

October 25, 2022

Manages events budgets to ensure compliance with departmental, university and state fiscal rules and budgetary parameters established by the Deportment of Intercollegiate Athletics and establishes pricing for public admission to events.

January 04, 2023

Develop processes and resources to support site Executive Directors and Development Managers in meeting revenue and cost of fundraising goals, improving process, increasing constituent engagement.

April 17, 2023

Attend business networking events including Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA), Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Greater Charlotte Hotel and Tourism Association (HTA), Visit Charlotte, ISES.

April 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Special Events in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

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162688

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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140628

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161333

What is the average salary for Director of Special Events in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Special Events in Durham, NC. The base salary for Director of Special Events ranges from $127,220 to $162,688 with the average base salary of $143,535. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $140,628 to $187,315 with the average total cash compensation of $161,333.

View Average Salary for Director of Special Events as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$143,535	$127,220 - $162,688
Bonus	$17,798	$13,407 - $24,627
Total Pay	$161,333	$140,628 - $187,315

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Special Events Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,576 - $161,864	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,101 - $163,814	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,101 - $163,814	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,050 - $159,913	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,353 - $161,579	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,602 - $160,619	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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