As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Guitar Instructor in the United States is $24. While Salary.com is seeing that Guitar Instructor salary in the US can go up to $31 or down to $18, but most earn between $21 and $28. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Guitar Instructor in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Guitar Instructor Salary | $18 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Guitar Instructor Salary | $21 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Guitar Instructor Salary | $24 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Guitar Instructor Salary | $28 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Guitar Instructor Salary | $31 | US | April 01, 2026 |
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Includes base and short-term incentives
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