"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

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 342

TOTAL RATINGS: 3108

CEO: Ron Japinga

HR or Marketing? Claim Your Free Employer Account

Guitar Center Designer Salary

The average Guitar Center Designer earns an estimated $98,004 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $78,671 with a $19,333 bonus. Guitar Center's Designer compensation is $14,208 more than the US average for a Designer. Designer salaries at Guitar Center can range from $50,000 - $143,000.

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

Last updated 2 days ago.

$77

$30k

$52k

$77k

$260k

$585k

$98,004

Average Compensation

$78,671: avg. base

$19,333: avg. bonus

Designer Salaries at Guitar Center

Designers earn $2,004 more than Senior UI/UX Designers, and $17,450 less than UI/UX Designers.

Principal Designer

$166k*

Creative Director

$139k*

Senior Designer

$117k*

UI/UX Designer

$115k*

Senior UI/UX Designer

$96k

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

Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Designer at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $107,064, while the average male Designer at similar sized companies reported making $104,667.

Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average African American/Black Designer at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $185,608, while the average Native American Designer at similar sized companies reported making $78,500.

How Designers at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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

See Guitar Center Designer Salaries by City

Designer Salaries at Similar Size Companies

Rate your company