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PT Guitar Technician (Luthier) Store 842

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$12.77 - $19.16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pay Rate: $12.77/hr - $19.16/hr plus commission depending on background and experience. The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any ...

Guitar Center

FT Guitar Technician (Luthier) Store 360

Peoria, IL · On-site

$15 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pay Rate: $15.00/hr - $22.50 /hr plus commission depending on background and experience. The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for commission luthier in the United States is $106,644.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do you get paid as a commission luthier?

Commission luthiers typically earn a percentage of the price of each instrument they sell or repair, with commissions ranging from 10% to 40%. Their income depends on their skill level, reputation, and the volume of work they handle, often supplemented by hourly rates or flat fees for certain services.

What is the difference between Commission Luthier vs Repair Luthier?

AspectCommission LuthierRepair Luthier
CredentialsTypically requires luthier certification or apprenticeshipSimilar certifications, often with specialized repair training
Work EnvironmentWorks on custom, handcrafted instruments, often in private workshopsPerforms repairs on various instruments, often in repair shops or music stores
Employer & Industry UsageHired by clients or music shops for custom instrument creationEmployed by repair shops, music stores, or as independent repair specialists

Commission Luthiers focus on creating custom, handcrafted instruments based on client specifications, while Repair Luthiers specialize in fixing and restoring existing instruments. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ mainly in their primary tasks and work settings.

Is there a demand for commission luthiers?

Commission luthiers, who custom-build and repair stringed instruments, typically find steady demand in the music industry, especially among professional musicians and collectors. Success often depends on skill level, reputation, and niche specialization, with opportunities available in music shops, repair shops, and as independent artisans.
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PT Guitar Technician (Luthier) Store 519

Guitar Center

Williston, VT • On-site

$14.42 - $21.63/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Guitar Center rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 178 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

373rd of 733 rated retailers

Job description

Pay Rate: $14.42/hr - $21.63/hr plus commission depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.

As our Repair Tech (Guitar), you will provide perform maintenance and repair services on customer-owned instruments and to assist in maintenance of specific store inventory, continually building and increasing the business through great customer experience and quality work.

A few special characteristics that make our Repair Technicians successful:

  • Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and able to provide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers. Able to step in to handle customer service issues.
  • Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and take positive action without being requested to do so. Able to develop knowledge and skills including product, store operations, sales and leadership.
  • Selling: Able to work through GC certification program to gain a base understanding of products and sales techniques.
  • Training: Able to effectively train learners and communicate info and techniques so that they are retained.

As our Repair Technician, you will:

  • Interact with customers, ensuring a positive customer experience
  • Service customer-owned instruments with a high level of craftsmanship
  • Maintain store owned gear, as requested
  • Complete warranty repair work
  • Additional duties as assigned

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

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Requirements:

  • Skilled understanding of repairing Guitars

Preferences:

  • Foundational product knowledge on Guitar Center products
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About Guitar Center

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The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Westlake Village, CA, US

Year founded

1964

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