"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 Talent Acquisition Specialist Salary

The average Guitar Center Talent Acquisition Specialist earns an estimated $120,987 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $103,840 with a $17,147 bonus. Guitar Center's Talent Acquisition Specialist compensation is $25,470 more than the US average for a Talent Acquisition Specialist. Talent Acquisition Specialist salaries at Guitar Center can range from $60,000 - $172,000.

The HR Department at Guitar Center earns $2,031 more on average than the IT Department.

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Average Compensation

$103,840: avg. base

$17,147: avg. bonus

Talent Acquisition Specialist Salaries at Guitar Center

Talent Acquisition Specialists earn $9,775 more than Recruiters, and $36,013 less than Directors of HR.

Director of HR

$157k*

Recruiter

$111k*

HR Manager

$104k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

The HR Department averages $2,031 more than the IT Department, and $2,195 less than the Business Development Department

Business Development

$111,052 Avg. total comp.

+$2k

$108,857 Avg. total comp.

$106,826 Avg. total comp.

-$2k

Talent Acquisition Specialist Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Talent Acquisition Specialist at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $103,781, while the average male Talent Acquisition Specialist at similar sized companies reported making $118,755.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Talent Acquisition Specialist at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $122,536, while the average Hispanic or Latino Talent Acquisition Specialist at similar sized companies reported making $90,515.

How Talent Acquisition Specialists at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

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