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"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 Creative Director Salary

The average Guitar Center Creative Director earns an estimated $140,886 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $123,772 with a $17,114 bonus. Guitar Center's Creative Director compensation is $176 less than the US average for a Creative Director. Creative Director salaries at Guitar Center can range from $96,800 - $189,000.

The Design Department at Guitar Center earns $3,274 more on average than the Business Development Department.

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Average Compensation
$123,772
avg. base
$17,114
avg. bonus

Creative Director Salaries at Guitar Center

Creative Directors earn $2,091 more than Creative Directors, and $25,097 less than Principal Designers.

Principal Designer
$166k*
Creative Director
$139k*
Senior Designer
$117k*
UI/UX Designer
$115k*
Web/Visual Designer
$94k*
Designer
$88k*
Jr Designer
$70k*
Graphic Designer
$70k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

The Design Department averages $3,274 more than the Business Development Department, and $2,627 less than the Engineering Department

Engineering
$116,953 Avg. total comp.
+$3k
Design
$114,326 Avg. total comp.
Business Development
$111,052 Avg. total comp.
-$3k

Creative Director Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Creative Director at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $177,647, while the average male Creative Director at similar sized companies reported making $192,201.

Creative Director Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian Creative Director at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $176,107, while the average Native American Creative Director at similar sized companies reported making $82,500.

How Creative Directors at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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

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