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Event Planner Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$26.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,679/year ($3,723/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 28th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 4,340 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $54,990 a year — though pay ranges from $32,670 for newcomers to $99,420 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,340 Event Planner jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Event Planner salary of $54,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,679 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $54,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,419 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,207 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,685 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,679 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,723 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in North Carolina?
- The median Event Planner salary in North Carolina is $54,990 per year ($26.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,540 and $71,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $54,990, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $44,679 per year ($3,723 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 4,340 Event Planner jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.