"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 of Staff Salary

The average Guitar Center Chief of Staff earns an estimated $195,791 annually. Guitar Center's Chief of Staff compensation is $28,642 less than the US average for a Chief of Staff.

The HR Department at Guitar Center earns $2,031 more on average than the IT Department.

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Average Compensation

$195,791: avg. base

Chief of Staff Salaries at Guitar Center

Chiefs of Staff earn $38,791 more than Directors of HR.

Director of HR

$157k*

Recruiter

$111k*

HR Manager

$104k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

The HR Department averages $2,031 more than the IT Department, and $2,195 less than the Business Development Department

Business Development

$111,052 Avg. total comp.

+$2k

$108,857 Avg. total comp.

$106,826 Avg. total comp.

-$2k

Chief of Staff Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Chief of Staff at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $278,742, while the average male Chief of Staff at similar sized companies reported making $252,263.

Chief of Staff Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Chief of Staff at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $327,333, while the average Hispanic or Latino Chief of Staff at similar sized companies reported making $111,000.

How Chiefs of Staff at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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