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Event Planner Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$33.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,981/year ($4,582/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 8th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 1,450 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $70,010 a year — though pay ranges from $44,710 for newcomers to $124,370 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,450 Event Planner jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Event Planner salary of $70,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,981 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $70,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,572 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,356 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,101 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,981 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Connecticut?
- The median Event Planner salary in Connecticut is $70,010 per year ($33.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,580 and $88,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $70,010, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $54,981 per year ($4,582 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,450 Event Planner jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.