"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 Event Planner Salaries in Salt Lake City

The average Guitar Center Event Planner in Salt Lake City earns an estimated $101,487 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $90,820 with a $10,667 bonus. Guitar Center's Event Planner compensation is $30,622 more than the US average for a Event Planner. Event Planner salaries at Guitar Center in Salt Lake City can range from $50,000 - $144,000.

In Salt Lake City, The Marketing Department at Guitar Center earns $132 more on average than the Business Development Department.

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Average Compensation

$90,820: avg. base

$10,667: avg. bonus

Event Planner Salaries at Guitar Center

In Salt Lake City, Event Planners earn $4,037 more than Content Strategists, and $4,751 less than Marketing Operations.

Director of Marketing

$184k*

Senior Marketing Manager

$157k*

Brand Manager

$113k*

Marketing Operations

$106k*

Content Strategist

$97k*

Event Planner

$94k*

Data Analyst

$88k*

Marketing Manager

$87k*

Content Manager

$85k*

Copywriter

$82k*

Business Analyst

$80k*

SEM Manager

$78k

Email Marketer

$77k*

SEO Specialist

$76k*

Community Manager

$76k*

Social Media Manager

$73k*

Marketing Associate

$72k*

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Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

In Salt Lake City, The Marketing Department averages $132 more than the Business Development Department, and $966 less than the HR Department

$110,875 Avg. total comp.

+$966

Marketing

$109,909 Avg. total comp.

Business Development

$109,777 Avg. total comp.

-$132

Event Planner Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Event Planner at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $101,913, while the average male Event Planner at similar sized companies reported making $71,500.

Event Planner Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Event Planner at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $114,400, while the average African American/Black Event Planner at similar sized companies reported making $59,000.

How Event Planners at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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