"We have always known that our success comes from our people, but to put it through this lens, we want all our associates to look left and right and see themselves, knowing that Guitar Center is a place where hard work, good ideas, and culture thrive. What they hear from leadership needs to reflect this vision. That means a diverse collection of men, women of all backgrounds and experiences at all levels of our organization. As candidates consider Guitar Center, we want them to know this is who we are and they will feel welcomed here. That’s how we will continue to stick around for another 40, 50, 60 years."? - Ron Japinga, CEO, Guitar Center read more

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Guitar Center Chief Creative Officer Salaries in Columbus, GA

The average Guitar Center Chief Creative Officer in Columbus, GA earns an estimated $192,094 annually. Guitar Center's Chief Creative Officer compensation is $133,530 less than the US average for a Chief Creative Officer.

In Columbus, GA, The Design Department at Guitar Center earns $156 more on average than the Sales Department.

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Average Compensation

$192,094: avg. base

Chief Creative Officer Salaries at Guitar Center

In Columbus, GA, Chief Creative Officers earn $25,601 more than Creative Directors.

Creative Director

$166k*

Principal Designer

$166k*

Senior Designer

$136k*

UI/UX Designer

$106k*

Designer

$100k*

Senior UI/UX Designer

$96k

Web/Visual Designer

$94k*

Graphic Designer

$76k*

Jr Designer

$70k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

In Columbus, GA, The Design Department averages $156 more than the Sales Department, and $3,381 less than the HR Department

$110,875 Avg. total comp.

+$3k

Design

$107,494 Avg. total comp.

Sales

$107,338 Avg. total comp.

-$156

Chief Creative Officer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Chief Creative Officer at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $242,693, while the average male Chief Creative Officer at similar sized companies reported making $249,071.

Chief Creative Officer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Chief Creative Officer at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $233,750, while the average Hispanic or Latino Chief Creative Officer at similar sized companies reported making $215,000.

How Chief Creative Officers at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Chief Creative Officers at Guitar Center believe they're not compensated fairly. 56% of Chief Creative Officers at Guitar Center say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (44%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Guitar Center

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

26% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

56% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

44% Yes

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