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Event Planner Salary in Illinois (2026)
$28.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,299/year ($3,942/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 19th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 5,220 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $59,840 a year — though pay ranges from $35,810 for newcomers to $104,720 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,220 Event Planner jobs in Illinois (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Event Planner salary of $59,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,299 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,001 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,578 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,962 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,299 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,942 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Illinois?
- The median Event Planner salary in Illinois is $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,290 and $79,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $59,840, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $47,299 per year ($3,942 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,220 Event Planner jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.