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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$66,990
- Bloomington$59,160
- Peoria$58,470
- Champaign$52,590
- Springfield$52,100
- Rockford$45,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $66,990 | $62,640 | $45,870 | $52,783 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $59,160 | $50,610 | $43,740 | $46,928 | 94 |
| Peoria | $58,470 | $52,770 | $41,600 | $46,407 | 91 |
| Champaign | $52,590 | $50,440 | $36,670 | $41,974 | 93 |
| Springfield | $52,100 | $49,260 | $39,610 | $41,604 | 93 |
| Rockford | $45,950 | $44,690 | $35,550 | $36,967 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in other states
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary by city and state
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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