How much does a Guitarist make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in Philadelphia, PA is $56,318. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,410 to $68,762, with most professionals earning between $37,389 and $80,092.

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 $37,389 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $46,410 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $56,318 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $68,762 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $80,092 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
25% $46,410 10% $37,389 90% $80,092 75% $68,762 $56,318 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 Philadelphia, PA

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

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
46410
68762
56318

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
46410
70788
56989
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Guitarist in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Guitarist ranges from $46,410 to $68,762 with the average base salary of $56,318. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,410 to $70,788 with the average total cash compensation of $56,989.