Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Illinois
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Illinois earn a median of $59,840 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($61,160)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,220
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810; the top 10% earn over $104,720. Nationally the range is $36,830 to $101,700.
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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Illinois
How much do meeting, convention, and event planners make in Illinois?
The median is $59,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810 and the top 10% earn over $104,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for meeting, convention, and event planners?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $61,160). Living costs are not included.