Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 13-1121 · common titles: Event Planner, Onsite Project Manager, Production Coordinator, Event Coordinator
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for meeting, convention, and event planners is $65,000 in FY2026 so far, across 65 certified filings. The middle half earn $55,000 – $87,069, and pay is up 11% since FY2024.
Median
$65,000
FY2026 so far
Filings
65
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$112,200+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+11%
$58,500 → $65,000
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $80,000 |
| California | 12 | $85,750 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc. | 4 | $68,400 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc. | 2 | $53,505 |
| ZGC Capital Corporation | 2 | $95,680 |
| Amber India Corporation | 2 | $86,000 |
| Amber India Enterprise, Inc. | 2 | $104,500 |
| Compass Group USA, Inc. | 2 | $50,253 |
| National Field Archery Association | 2 | $53,310 |
| Bolide Technology Group, Inc. | 2 | $46,900 |
| Panda Fest LLC | 2 | $156,000 |
| The Juilliard School | 2 | $63,500 |
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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for meeting, convention, and event planners?
The median is $65,000 across 65 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $55,000 to $87,069, and the top 10% earn $112,200 or more.
Which state pays H-1B meeting, convention, and event planners the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $85,750 (12 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B meeting, convention, and event planners?
Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., with 4 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $68,400.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.