How much does a Guitarist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in Los Angeles, CA is $59,896. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,358 to $73,131, with most professionals earning between $39,764 and $85,180.

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Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $39,764 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $49,358 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $59,896 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $73,131 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $85,180 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $49,358 10% $39,764 90% $85,180 75% $73,131 $59,896 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....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Guitarist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Guitarist ranges from $49,358 to $73,131 with the average base salary of $59,896. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,358 to $75,285 with the average total cash compensation of $60,609.

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About Los Angeles, California    Los Angeles (/lɔːs ˈændʒələs/ (listen);[a] Spanish: Los Ángeles), officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the most....More

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