"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 CPO Salary

The average Guitar Center CPO earns an estimated $241,362 annually. Guitar Center's CPO compensation is $6,942 less than the US average for a CPO.

The Product Department at Guitar Center earns $15,044 more on average than the Legal Department.

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Average Compensation

$241,362: avg. base

CPO Salaries at Guitar Center

CPOs earn $15,592 more than Group Product Managers.

Group Product Manager

$226k*

Director of Product

$174k*

Senior Product Manager

$154k*

Product Manager

$127k*

Jr Product Manager

$79k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

The Product Department averages $15,044 more than the Legal Department, and $14,121 less than the Enterprise Risk Department

Enterprise Risk

$176,994 Avg. total comp.

+$14k

Product

$162,873 Avg. total comp.

Legal

$147,829 Avg. total comp.

-$15k

CPO Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female CPO at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $385,000, while the average male CPO at similar sized companies reported making $359,556.

CPO Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian CPO at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $462,667, while the average African American/Black CPO at similar sized companies reported making $125,000.

How CPOs at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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