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Event Planner Salary in Indiana (2026)
$24.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,950/year ($3,412/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 41st of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 2,140 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $50,090 a year — though pay ranges from $34,860 for newcomers to $82,920 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,140 Event Planner jobs in Indiana (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Event Planner salary of $50,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,950 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $50,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,831 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,832 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,478 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,950 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,412 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Indiana?
- The median Event Planner salary in Indiana is $50,090 per year ($24.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,370 and $66,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $50,090, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $40,950 per year ($3,412 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 2,140 Event Planner jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.