"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 Creative Director Salaries in Boulder

The average Guitar Center Creative Director in Boulder earns an estimated $170,851 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $146,795 with a $24,056 bonus. Guitar Center's Creative Director compensation is $29,789 more than the US average for a Creative Director. Creative Director salaries at Guitar Center in Boulder can range from $75,000 - $335,000.

In Boulder, The Design Department at Guitar Center earns $1,097 more on average than the Legal Department.

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$170,851

Average Compensation

$146,795: avg. base

$24,056: avg. bonus

Creative Director Salaries at Guitar Center

In Boulder, Creative Directors earn $4,358 more than Creative Directors.

Creative Director

$166k*

Principal Designer

$166k*

Senior Designer

$136k*

UI/UX Designer

$102k*

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 Boulder, The Design Department averages $1,097 more than the Legal Department, and $9,930 less than the Engineering Department

Engineering

$124,776 Avg. total comp.

+$10k

Design

$114,846 Avg. total comp.

Legal

$113,749 Avg. total comp.

-$1k

Creative Director Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Creative Director at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $177,647, while the average male Creative Director at similar sized companies reported making $192,201.

Creative Director Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian Creative Director at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $176,107, while the average Native American Creative Director at similar sized companies reported making $82,500.

How Creative Directors at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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