"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 VP of Engineering Salaries in Santa Barbara, CA

The average Guitar Center VP of Engineering in Santa Barbara, CA earns an estimated $228,906 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $186,185 with a $42,721 bonus. Guitar Center's VP of Engineering compensation is $22,325 less than the US average for a VP of Engineering. VP of Engineering salaries at Guitar Center in Santa Barbara, CA can range from $95,000 - $550,000.

In Santa Barbara, CA, The Engineering Department at Guitar Center earns $6,716 more on average than the Marketing Department.

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$228,906

Average Compensation

$186,185: avg. base

$42,721: avg. bonus

VP of Engineering Salaries at Guitar Center

In Santa Barbara, CA, VPs of Engineering earn $16,130 more than Directors of Engineering.

Director of Engineering

$213k*

Group Engineering Manager

$200k*

Engineering Manager

$170k*

Principal Engineer

$164k*

Sales Engineer

$155k*

Senior Developer

$151k*

Lead Engineer

$145k*

Data Scientist

$134k*

Developer

$122k*

DevOps

$118k*

Mobile Developer

$116k*

Senior QA

$113k*

Scrum Master

$110k*

$101k*

Jr Developer

$91k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

In Santa Barbara, CA, The Engineering Department averages $6,716 more than the Marketing Department, and $2,581 less than the Business Development Department

Business Development

$125,433 Avg. total comp.

+$3k

Engineering

$122,852 Avg. total comp.

Marketing

$116,136 Avg. total comp.

-$7k

VP of Engineering Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female VP of Engineering at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $281,893, while the average male VP of Engineering at similar sized companies reported making $263,157.

VP of Engineering Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian VP of Engineering at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $286,544, while the average African American/Black VP of Engineering at similar sized companies reported making $187,625.

How VPs of Engineering at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

The majority of VPs of Engineering at Guitar Center believe they're not compensated fairly. 56% of VPs of Engineering 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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