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Events Staff in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$26.60
34% of roles are tipped, 86% of roles are paid hourly
Median $25.00
Min: $11.00
Max: $50.00
Events Staff Compensation Ranges
Based on
156
Events Staff Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Events Staff Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 37%
Part Time 33%
Seasonal 15%
Full/Part Time 10%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $25.00
Low: $11.00
High: $50.00
Casual $25.00
Low: $11.00
High: $38.46
Fast Food $18.00
Low: $16.20
High: $35.00
Hotel $35.00
Low: $24.50
High: $35.00
Other $24.75
Low: $11.00
High: $40.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $23.50
Low: $11.00
High: $36.06
2-4 years $27.64
Low: $12.62
High: $50.00
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Events Staff Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Server
$14.01
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Events Coordinator
$28.58
Median $28.49
Low: $16.00
High: $48.08
Events Manager
$77,414
Median $75K
Low: $45K
High: $130K
Captain
$17.70
Median $16.50
Low: $1.00
High: $42.00
Bartender
$13.30
Median $12.50
Low: $2.13
High: $26.10
Line Cook
$21.12
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Sales Representative
$64,345
Median $65K
Low: $25K
High: $130K
Catering Manager
$73,226
Median $75K
Low: $34.4K
High: $125K
Maitre D
$27.12
Median $25.00
Low: $8.00
High: $50.48
Sales Manager
$80,628
Median $78K
Low: $41.6K
High: $146K
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
45%
Dental Insurance
44%
Vision Insurance
43%
Paid Time Off
41%
401(k)
26%
Commuter Benefits
35%
Potential Bonuses
10%
Dining Discounts
55%
Wellness Program
12%
Life Insurance
1%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
1%
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Career Resources for Events Staff

Top Required Skills for a Events Staff
Attention to Detail
73.08% have this skill
Teamwork
70.51% have this skill
Time Management
64.1% have this skill
Adaptability
61.54% have this skill
Communication
60.26% have this skill
Events Management
54.49% have this skill
Events Staff Jobs in the US

Events & Guest Relations Coordinator

ilili NoMad
New York, NY
Full Time
The Events & Guest Relations Coordinator plays a role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences while supporting the planning and execution of private events, activations,...
View Job$70,000

Events Assistant

Major Food Group - New York
New York, NY
Full Time
Major Food Group (the powerhouse restaurant group behind Carbone, THE GRILL, Sadelle’s and more) is looking to continue building on their multi-dimensional, immersive concepts that...
View Job$25/hr

Event Backwaiter

Maison Passerelle
New York, NY
Part Time
Job Title: PRINTEMPS PART TIME EVENT BACK WAITER Reports to: Event Manager, Dining Room Managers Required Years of Experience: 2 years Job Details: Multiple...
View Job$35/hr

Event Server

Cuisine Boulud - New York
New York, NY
Seasonal
As the first major chef-led catering company in New York, Cuisine Boulud New York bears the imprimatur of one of the world’s most iconic...
View Job$30-$40/hr

Private Events Staff

Dacha Beer Garden
Washington, DC
Full Time
We’re hiring a part-time Private Event Bartender who can also step into a server role for private events primarily in our Dacha Loft. This...
View Job$30/hr

Banquet Setup Staff

The Chicago Club
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Summary: The Chicago Club is seeking an experienced Banquet House Attendant to join our team. The Banquet House Attendant will work independently or in...
View Job$20-$24/hr

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