"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 Community Manager Salary

The average Guitar Center Community Manager earns an estimated $78,934 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $71,354 with a $7,580 bonus. Guitar Center's Community Manager compensation is $12,763 more than the US average for a Community Manager. Community Manager salaries at Guitar Center can range from $47,000 - $120,000.

The Marketing Department at Guitar Center earns $14,315 more on average than the Operations Department.

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$78,934

Average Compensation

$71,354: avg. base

$7,580: avg. bonus

Community Manager Salaries at Guitar Center

Community Managers earn $934 more than SEM Managers, and $3,543 less than Copywriters.

Director of Marketing

$174k*

Senior Marketing Manager

$148k*

Marketing Operations

$106k*

Marketing Manager

$106k*

Data Analyst

$103k*

Brand Manager

$101k*

Content Strategist

$97k*

Event Planner

$94k*

Business Analyst

$92k*

Social Media Manager

$85k*

Content Manager

$85k*

Copywriter

$82k*

SEM Manager

$78k

Email Marketer

$77k*

SEO Specialist

$76k*

Community Manager

$76k*

Marketing Associate

$71k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

The Marketing Department averages $14,315 more than the Operations Department, and $2,827 less than the Finance Department

Finance

$95,313 Avg. total comp.

+$3k

Marketing

$92,486 Avg. total comp.

Operations

$78,171 Avg. total comp.

-$14k

Community Manager Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Community Manager at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $70,337, while the average male Community Manager at similar sized companies reported making $90,522.

Community Manager Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Community Manager at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $103,400, while the average African American/Black Community Manager at similar sized companies reported making $51,347.

How Community Managers at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Community Managers at Guitar Center believe they're not compensated fairly. 43% of Community Managers at Guitar Center say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (42%) 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?

43% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

42% Yes

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