Common event requirement categories include: Venue hire. Audio-visual equipment and production. Food and beverage costs. Marketing and promotion. Security and staffing. Keynote speaker or entertainer fees. Transportation and accommodation. Event signage and set design.
On average, freelance event planners can earn anywhere from $50 to $150 per hour, depending on their experience, location, and the complexity of the event, ing to Business Yield. For larger events, some planners opt for a percentage model, usually taking 10% to 20% of the total event budget.