"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 Sales Associate Salary

The average Guitar Center Sales Associate earns an estimated $65,812 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $46,432 with a $19,380 bonus. Guitar Center's Sales Associate compensation is $7,991 more than the US average for a Sales Associate. Sales Associate salaries at Guitar Center can range from $35,000 - $90,000.

The Sales Department at Guitar Center earns $1,285 more on average than the Finance Department.

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Average Compensation

$46,432: avg. base

$19,380: avg. bonus

Sales Associate Salaries at Guitar Center

Sales Associates earn $2,169 more than Sales Associates, and $59,512 less than Sales Reps.

Director of Sales

$200k*

Sales Engineer

$140k*

Sales Manager

$139k*

Sales Rep

$125k*

Sales Associate

$64k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

The Sales Department averages $1,285 more than the Finance Department, and $10,228 less than the IT Department

$106,826 Avg. total comp.

+$10k

Sales

$96,598 Avg. total comp.

Finance

$95,313 Avg. total comp.

-$1k

Sales Associate Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Sales Associate at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $61,920, while the average male Sales Associate at similar sized companies reported making $75,862.

Sales Associate Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Sales Associate at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $65,676, while the average Native American Sales Associate at similar sized companies reported making $30,175.

How Sales Associates at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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