"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 Contracts Specialist Salary

The average Guitar Center Contracts Specialist earns an estimated $97,475 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $90,600 with a $6,875 bonus. Guitar Center's Contracts Specialist compensation is $12,654 more than the US average for a Contracts Specialist. Contracts Specialist salaries at Guitar Center can range from $65,500 - $134,000.

The Legal Department at Guitar Center earns $25,111 more on average than the Customer Support Department.

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Average Compensation

$90,600: avg. base

$6,875: avg. bonus

Contracts Specialist Salaries at Guitar Center

Contracts Specialists earn $1,467 more than Contracts Specialists, and $94,975 less than Corporate Counsels.

General Counsel

$246k*

Corporate Counsel

$192k*

Contracts Specialist

$96k*

Paralegal

$69k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

The Legal Department averages $25,111 more than the Customer Support Department, and $15,044 less than the Product Department

Product

$162,873 Avg. total comp.

+$15k

Legal

$147,829 Avg. total comp.

Customer Support

$122,718 Avg. total comp.

-$25k

Contracts Specialist Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Contracts Specialist at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $81,516, while the average male Contracts Specialist at similar sized companies reported making $104,964.

Contracts Specialist Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average African American/Black Contracts Specialist at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $97,320, while the average Native American Contracts Specialist at similar sized companies reported making $87,750.

How Contracts Specialists at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Contracts Specialists at Guitar Center believe they're not compensated fairly. 43% of Contracts Specialists 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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