"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 Los Angeles

The average Guitar Center Chief Creative Officer in Los Angeles earns an estimated $197,821 annually. Guitar Center's Chief Creative Officer compensation is $127,802 less than the US average for a Chief Creative Officer.

In Los Angeles, The Design Department at Guitar Center earns $3,274 more on average than the Business Development Department.

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$32.67M

$197,821

Average Compensation

$197,821: avg. base

Chief Creative Officer Salaries at Guitar Center

In Los Angeles, Chief Creative Officers earn $31,838 more than Principal Designers.

Principal Designer

$166k*

Creative Director

$139k*

Senior Designer

$117k*

UI/UX Designer

$115k*

Senior UI/UX Designer

$96k

Web/Visual Designer

$94k*

Designer

$88k*

Jr Designer

$70k*

Graphic Designer

$70k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

In Los Angeles, The Design Department averages $3,274 more than the Business Development Department, and $2,627 less than the Engineering Department

Engineering

$116,953 Avg. total comp.

+$3k

Design

$114,326 Avg. total comp.

Business Development

$111,052 Avg. total comp.

-$3k

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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