Event Marketing salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Mar 10, 2026
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Event Marketing pay in Chicago is measured from 30 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid level, where 18 postings put the middle half between $90,000 and $117,000, with a median of $98,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: mid level around $98,000, senior around $172,000, lead around $189,000.
Against the 13 other measured markets for event marketing at mid level, this sits below 10 of them; San Francisco leads at $148,750.
2 of these ranges rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read them as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
3 event marketing roles are open in Chicago right now, 3 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | $170,000 – $197,000 | $189,000 | 5 |
| Mid | $90,000 – $117,000 | $98,000 | 18 |
| Senior | $167,000 – $180,000 | $172,000 | 7 |
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
