RESEARCH
EXHIBITOR Magazine's 40th Annual
SALARY SURVEY
SALARY SURVEY
The full 2026 Salary Survey, including an in-depth analysis of the six most common job titles.
How to Use the Survey
This survey reports the average salaries for all respondents in aggregate as well as average salaries for individual job titles. To provide the most useful information possible, we separate the data into precise segments in the tables. This results in some cells with very few respondents. Salary averages for cells with few respondents should be viewed with careful consideration. For that reason, the number of respondents is reported in each cell.
This survey reports the average salaries for all respondents in aggregate as well as average salaries for individual job titles. To provide the most useful information possible, we separate the data into precise segments in the tables. This results in some cells with very few respondents. Salary averages for cells with few respondents should be viewed with careful consideration. For that reason, the number of respondents is reported in each cell.
Editorial
Some Things Never Change
Forty years ago we were putting business cards in fishbowls and traveling on blissfully Wi-Fi-free airplanes.
Exhibitor Q & A
Graphics
What are some cost-effective ways to refresh my booth graphics without undergoing a full redesign?
Ask Dan
Effective Brainstorming
How can I ensure my pre-show group brainstorming sessions aren't a waste of time?
Exhibiting 101
Extend Your Reach
From emails to apps, pre-show outreach can maximize your visibility and improve your odds of success onsite.
Fuel
Ideas That Work
Quiet Power, Write on Cue, Stage Presence, and more
Products
New Tools
Three Can't-Miss Product Launches
Advertorial
Aluvision
Designed for Impact & Efficiency
Conventional Wisdom
Broward County Convention Center
Broward County Convention Center's vibe screams meeting space meets cruise-port chic.
Fixing Snafus
Sharpies Save the Show
This Plan B comes from the office-supply aisle and the imagination of a good designer.
Quiz
Show or Sham?
Try to guess which shows are real and which are shams in this month's quiz
Archive
Seeing the Future
1911: The Dresden International Hygiene Exhibition
City Profile
Get Out: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale blends beach-town ease with nightlife, culture, and coastline intrigue
Insight
Breaking Barriers
Few issues have changed the business landscape like that of accessibility.
International
Exhibiting Internationally
Here are four things you need to know before taking your exhibit abroad.
Planning
Gen Z Thinks Your Conference Is Cringe
Here are four ways to adjust your event to meet the unique needs of Gen Z.
Portfolio
Counter Intelligence
In the competitive landscape of trade show exhibits, the reception desk stands as your first point of contact.
Awards
EXHIBITOR Magazine's 13th Annual Portable/Modular Awards
Read about the portable, modular, and system exhibits that took home top honors.
Interview
It's All About the People
Derse Inc. leaders discuss industry trends, cost-effective activations, and ensuring a meaningful trade show program.
Salary Survey
40th Annual Salary Survey
Forty years in and the numbers look good: annual raises, strong support for events, and six-figure salaries.
Salary Survey
40th Annual Salary Survey by Title
The full 2026 Salary Survey, including an in-depth analysis of the six most common jobs