"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 Corporate Counsel Salaries in Santa Barbara, CA

The average Guitar Center Corporate Counsel in Santa Barbara, CA earns an estimated $197,531 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $165,208 with a $32,323 bonus. Guitar Center's Corporate Counsel compensation is $19,187 more than the US average for a Corporate Counsel. Corporate Counsel salaries at Guitar Center in Santa Barbara, CA can range from $93,000 - $370,000.

In Santa Barbara, CA, The Legal Department at Guitar Center earns $2,361 more on average than the Product Department.

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$197,531

Average Compensation

$165,208: avg. base

$32,323: avg. bonus

Corporate Counsel Salaries at Guitar Center

In Santa Barbara, CA, Corporate Counsels earn $5,081 more than Corporate Counsels, and $12,090 less than General Counsels.

General Counsel

$210k*

Corporate Counsel

$192k*

Contracts Specialist

$88k*

Paralegal

$69k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

In Santa Barbara, CA, The Legal Department averages $2,361 more than the Product Department, and $44,809 less than the Enterprise Risk Department

Enterprise Risk

$184,342 Avg. total comp.

+$45k

Legal

$139,533 Avg. total comp.

Product

$137,172 Avg. total comp.

-$2k

Corporate Counsel Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Corporate Counsel at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $190,419, while the average male Corporate Counsel at similar sized companies reported making $218,835.

Corporate Counsel Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian Corporate Counsel at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $215,700, while the average Asian or Pacific Islander Corporate Counsel at similar sized companies reported making $176,738.

How Corporate Counsels at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Corporate Counsels at Guitar Center believe they're not compensated fairly. 56% of Corporate Counsels 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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