Special Events Manager Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Special Events Manager make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Events Manager in Los Angeles, CA is $130,258. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $103,518 to a high of $159,869, with most professionals earning between $116,261 and $145,757.

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Prepare any and all associated Banquet Event Orders and distribute to appropriate departments so they can order and execute clients/groups menu choices and expectations.

August 10, 2022

Demonstrated ability to plan and manage events and other projects from conception to completion, including the ability to set, reach and measure outcomes.

October 02, 2022

Plan and strategically coordinate special events from inception to completion that include but not limited to board meetings and events, conferences, regional and local educational seminars and social events.

October 25, 2022

Meets with staff and volunteer event committees regularly to identify the various aspects of the event including scope and format, expense budget, revenue projections, and event progress.

December 11, 2022

Assist in recommendations to maximize revenues, which may include parking rate studies, local and online consumer marketing plans or prepaid parking services.

January 05, 2023

Provide all administrative support for events including, but not limited to, initiating a communication/invitation/promotion strategy, receiving responses, planning for and printing in-house collateral material, and following up with guest feedback.

January 13, 2023

Manage event logistics leading up to and on the day of the event (including event check-in, set up, break down, follow up, volunteer coordination, vendor coordination etc).

January 29, 2023

Understanding of all operational department responsibilities, capabilities and limitations, to smoothly ensure maximum guest satisfaction, event execution and operational communication.

March 11, 2023

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

April 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Special Events Manager in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

116261

145757

130258

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

123683

159460

140487

What is the average salary for Special Events Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Events Manager in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Special Events Manager ranges from $116,261 to $145,757 with the average base salary of $130,258. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,683 to $159,460 with the average total cash compensation of $140,487.

View Average Salary for Special Events Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$130,258	$116,261 - $145,757
Bonus	$10,229	$7,421 - $13,702
Total Pay	$140,487	$123,683 - $159,460

* 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.

Special Events Manager Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,261 - $145,757	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,261 - $145,757	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,261 - $145,757	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,261 - $145,757	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,296 - $144,547	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,135 - $145,600	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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