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Event Planner Salary in New York (2026)
$35.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,964/year ($4,830/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Event Planners (3rd of 50), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 10,330 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $74,730 a year — though pay ranges from $45,600 for newcomers to $129,980 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,330 Event Planner jobs in New York (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Event Planner salary of $74,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,964 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $74,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,611 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,717 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,438 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,964 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,830 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New York paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in New York?
- The median Event Planner salary in New York is $74,730 per year ($35.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,260 and $99,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in New York?
- On the median salary of $74,730, a single filer in New York takes home about $57,964 per year ($4,830 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 10,330 Event Planner jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.