Guitar Center reviews

2.8

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,732 total reviews)
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Gabe Dalporto

28% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Guitar Center has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,732 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Guitar Center employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
3.0
Jun 30, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No sales commission caps Comprehensive benefits package includes insurance, paid vacation, employee discounts, 401k High potential for advancement due to company growth Unique, fun company culture

Cons

Very few salary or decent hourly wages available. Compensation beyond minimum wage is almost entirely based on sales performance in stores. Non-sales/support positions offer pay well below the standard in retaiil. This is a company where your pay and advancement are very much based on your sales skills. For some this means great bonuses. For many it creates instability.

4.0
Jun 28, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

rapid advancement growing company best in the business Not afraid to evolve quickly

Cons

promotions don't always mean more money very hard to be successful in drum sales

1.0
Jun 19, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Discounted gear Learn a few thing and meet new people.

Cons

Im a salesman, not a house cleaner. So why should I have to clean the bathrooms. Especially when I make 7.70 an hour. Favoritism Commision is a joke. Advancement? Hell, the managers make less than I do. Bust your ass to move to a different department but they just higher someone new instead of moving you over. My store manager sleeps in his office all day but gets a $1500 bonus every year. All the local music stores around here shut down one by one when GC went in.

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