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Event Planner Salary in Virginia (2026)
$29.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,394/year ($4,033/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 16th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 4,230 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $60,930 a year — though pay ranges from $40,140 for newcomers to $102,280 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,230 Event Planner jobs in Virginia (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Event Planner salary of $60,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,394 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $60,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,132 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,661 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,743 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,394 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,033 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Virginia?
- The median Event Planner salary in Virginia is $60,930 per year ($29.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,660 and $79,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $60,930, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $48,394 per year ($4,033 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 4,230 Event Planner jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.