SOC 3557 Business and public service associate professionals

Events managers and organisers Salary

Median salary £29,101 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £29,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For events managers and organisers, £32,163 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -18% versus the national average. Experienced events managers and organisers (top 25%) earn over £38,267.

About this role

Events managers and organisers plan, coordinate and deliver conferences, exhibitions, weddings, corporate events, festivals and other gatherings. They manage all aspects from venue selection and supplier coordination to logistics, marketing and on-site delivery.

Key responsibilities

Planning and managing events from concept to delivery
Selecting and managing venues, suppliers and contractors
Managing event budgets and commercial targets
Coordinating logistics, registration and on-site operations
Marketing events and managing delegate communications

Qualifications and entry routes

Many hold degrees in event management, hospitality or marketing. CIM events qualifications and membership of the Association for Events Management Professionals (AEMP) are recognised. Practical experience is essential.

Career outlook

Events sector has rebounded strongly. Hybrid event technology, sustainability and experiential marketing are creating new specialisms.

Key skills

Event planning Supplier management Budget management Logistics coordination Problem-solving under pressure

Common industries

Corporate events
Conference and exhibition venues
Wedding planning
Festival production
Sports events

Data coverage

SOC code 3557

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 46,000

Median Salary

£29,101

Mean Salary

£30,446

Jobs (000s)

46k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £21,946Median: £29,101P75: £38,267

P10: --P25: £22kMedian: £29kP75: £38kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£21,946

0-2 years

Mid Level

£21,946

3-7 years

Senior

£38,267

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +74% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +19.6%Real growth: -3.3%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 9.6%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£29,101

Full-time Only

£32,163

Full-time premium: +£3,062

Events managers and organisers salary: common questions

How much do events managers and organisers earn in the UK?

Events managers and organisers earn a median of £32,163 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £21,946 and £38,267.

Is £32,163 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for events managers and organisers?

Entry-level events managers and organisers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £21,946, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £23,626.

Have events managers and organisers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median events managers and organisers pay has risen from £26,962 to £32,163 — +19% in cash terms, or -4.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for events managers and organisers?

Male events managers and organisers earn a median £31,467 and female events managers and organisers £28,445 — a gap of +10% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).