Hospitality & Tourism Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Event Planner Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median event planner salary in Aurora, IL is $54,074 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$54,074
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-2,846
Cost of Living
95%

Event Planner Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level event planner earns around $33,250, while experienced professionals earn up to $90,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$33,250
$-1,750 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$55,100
$-2,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$90,250
$-4,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $30,400
25th Percentile $39,900
Median (50th) $54,074
75th Percentile $74,100
90th Percentile $96,900

Event Planner Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$61,474
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$60,904
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$48,382
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$46,674
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Event Planner in Aurora

Education

Most event planner positions require a bachelor's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Event CoordinationVendor ManagementBudgetingNegotiationLogisticsCustomer Service

Job Outlook

Nationally, event planner employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.