How much does a Guitarist make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in New York, NY is $62,665. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,640 to $76,511, with most professionals earning between $41,602 and $89,118.

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Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $41,602 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $51,640 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $62,665 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $76,511 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $89,118 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $51,640 10% $41,602 90% $89,118 75% $76,511 $62,665 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 New York, NY. The base salary for Guitarist ranges from $51,640 to $76,511 with the average base salary of $62,665. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,640 to $78,765 with the average total cash compensation of $63,411.

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