Event Planner Salary in Hampton, Virginia

How much does an Event Planner make in Hampton, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Event Planner in Hampton, VA is $61,493. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,268 to a high of $73,388, with most professionals earning between $55,617 and $67,719.

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Prepare reports for donors that document the impact of their event support.

October 15, 2022

Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants and resolution of any problems that arise.

November 04, 2022

Build, maintain and manage internal and external business relationships to provide a team approach to the successful planning and implementation of all programs.

December 04, 2022

Develop events following D&H initiative objectives, projected budgets, finding cost-cutting opportunities and additional revenue generating opportunities to increase projected profits.

February 17, 2023

Provide management oversight and direction for onsite and offsite vendors who provide support for meeting planning.

March 08, 2023

Assists the General Manager in analyzing and creating quarterly Operational Review reports including PowerPoint slides and compiling data from the space management system.

April 16, 2023

Manage and oversee events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors, and managing take-down.

May 03, 2023

Demonstrates professional, courteous demeanor, positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in a constructive manner with others in a dynamic working environment.

May 17, 2023

Works directly with the Sales Training Department to ensure that all details of their trainings/meetings are arranged and space reserved appropriately.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Event Planner in Hampton, VA

Average Base Salary

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55617

67719

61493

Average Total Cash Compensation

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57372

70900

63612

What is the average salary for Event Planner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Event Planner in Hampton, VA. The base salary for Event Planner ranges from $55,617 to $67,719 with the average base salary of $61,493. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,372 to $70,900 with the average total cash compensation of $63,612.

View Average Salary for Event Planner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,493	$55,617 - $67,719
Bonus	$2,119	$1,755 - $3,181
Total Pay	$63,612	$57,372 - $70,900

* 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.

Event Planner Salary Near Hampton, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Hampton, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,493 - $67,568	COMPARE TO Hampton, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,493 - $67,568	COMPARE TO Hampton, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,617 - $67,719	COMPARE TO Hampton, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,422 - $67,482	COMPARE TO Hampton, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,404 - $67,460	COMPARE TO Hampton, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,380 - $68,648	COMPARE TO Hampton, VA

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About Hampton, Virginia

Hampton is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 137,436. As one of the seven major cities that compose the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, it is on the southeastern side of the Virginia Peninsula. Hampton traces its history to the city's Old Point Comfort, the home of Fort Monroe for almost 400 years, which was named by the 1607 voyagers, led by Captain Christopher Newport, who first established Jamestown as an English colonial settlement. Since consolidation in 1952, Hampton has included the former Elizabeth City ...

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