How much does a Guitarist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in Chicago, IL is $55,683. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,886 to $67,986, with most professionals earning between $36,967 and $79,188.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $36,967 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $45,886 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $55,683 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $67,986 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $79,188 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $45,886 10% $36,967 90% $79,188 75% $67,986 $55,683 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Guitarist ?

A guitarist (or a guitar player) is a person who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of guitar family instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar by singing or playing the harmonica....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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Job Openings for Guitarist in Chicago, IL

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Guitarist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
45886
67986
55683

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
45886
69989
56345
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Guitarist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Guitarist ranges from $45,886 to $67,986 with the average base salary of $55,683. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,886 to $69,989 with the average total cash compensation of $56,345.