"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 Manager Salary

The average Guitar Center Sales Manager earns an estimated $145,965 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $97,157 with a $48,808 bonus. Guitar Center's Sales Manager compensation is $28,514 more than the US average for a Sales Manager. Sales Manager salaries at Guitar Center can range from $39,520 - $265,000.

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

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Average Compensation

$97,157: avg. base

$48,808: avg. bonus

Sales Manager Salaries at Guitar Center

Sales Managers earn $6,098 more than Sales Engineers, and $53,597 less than Directors of Sales.

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 Manager Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Sales Manager at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $113,534, while the average male Sales Manager at similar sized companies reported making $158,950.

Sales Manager Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Sales Manager at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $150,109, while the average Native American Sales Manager at similar sized companies reported making $54,167.

How Sales Managers at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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