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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSam Ash Music employees are -60% more likely to recommend Sam Ash Music as a great place to work
| 10% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 70% | Detractors |
Working at Sam Ash Music is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sam Ash Music employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Sam Ash Music’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Sam Ash Music was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sam Ash Music is rated D
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Sam Ash Music ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 20 Sam Ash Music employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sam Ash Music improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
What are some of the best things about your team?The jokes, camraderie and shared misery.
What are some of the best things about your team?My team comes together consistently to support eachother in the store, where executives have failed us.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Decompressing after hours with coworkers.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leave and get a new gig.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Sam Ash has been successful because they have mot had to worry about payroll for over 96 years. This is a pit stop on a career path. Do not expect to stay here and be successful.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Too much to list here. Try going into a store once in a while. Regional Managers are completely useless. They send a fee emails out each week and pop in to buy a $6 lunch for you occaisionally.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.samash.com |
Sam Ash Music competitors include Sweetwater, Gibson Guitar Corporation, and Guitar Center. Sam Ash Music ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sam Ash Music compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
11 employees at Sam Ash Music have reviewed Sam Ash Music across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 11 Sam Ash Music employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sam Ash Music are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sam Ash Music, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sam Ash Music are generally satisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Sam Ash Music are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sam Ash Music believe the environment at Sam Ash Music is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sam Ash Music is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Sam Ash Music work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Sam Ash Music are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Sam Ash Music employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Sam Ash Music's KPIs and OKRs.
How much do people at Sam Ash Music get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sam Ash Music is $88,769, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,941, or $49 per hour.
At Sam Ash Music, the highest paid job is an Executive Assistant at $126,191 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $41,260 annually. Average Sam Ash Music salaries by department include: Admin at $79,019, Business Development at $101,091, IT at $100,949, and Design at $72,993. Half of Sam Ash Music salaries are above $101,941.
6 employees at Sam Ash Music rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at Sam Ash Music rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $80k | $80k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $100k | $100k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $162k | $162k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $261k | $261k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $346k | $346k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sam Ash Music across various culture dimensions.
Sam Ash Music PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Who is the CEO of Sam Ash Music?
Sam Ash Music CEO is Richard Ash, their score by employees is 47
What is Sam Ash Music eNPS?
The eNPS for Sam Ash Music is -60
What is the salary for Recruiter in Sam Ash Music?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 90k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Sam Ash Music?
The average salaries for Admin in Sam Ash Music is 79k
Who are Sam Ash Music competitors?
Sam Ash Music main competitors are Sweetwater, Gibson Guitar Corporation, Guitar Center