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Guitar Center, Inc

49 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $158,868 median salary, FY2023–2026.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA NAICS: 451140

The verdict

Guitar Center, Inc filed 49 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $158,868 median offered wage.

49
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$158,868
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

Based in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Guitar Center, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Guitar Center, Inc filed 49 Labor Condition Applications covering 49 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (49 certified of 49 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Guitar Center, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $76,725 at the low end to $236,385 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $158,868. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Dynamics AX Developer (7 petitions at $159,642 avg), followed by Sr. Data Analyst and Network Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Guitar Center, Inc is headquartered in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA under NAICS code 451140, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in CA, MD. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Guitar Center, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Guitar Center, Inc is #4,769 of 119,880 employers nationally and #696 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$158,868

Median Salary

$158,868

Total Workers

49

Compare with another sponsor

Guitar Center, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$158,868 · 11% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions49 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 14.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Guitar Center, Inc

Minimum
$76,725
Maximum
$236,385
Average Salary
$158,868

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+13.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

69.4% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

LOS ANGELES, CA

63.3% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 22 petitions · 81.8% certified · $163,550 avg
FY2024 7 petitions · 100% certified · $173,355 avg
FY2025 17 petitions · 100% certified · $143,404 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 22 18 $163,550
FY2024 7 7 $173,355
FY2025 17 17 $143,404
FY2026(partial) 3 3 $188,110

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Guitar Center, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Dynamics AX Developer 7 $159,642
Sr. Data Analyst 4 $137,750
Network Engineer 3 $140,933
Manager, ERP 3 $169,766
Lead Developer, Data Integration 3 $168,200
Sr. Software Engineer 2 $170,810
Software Engineer 2 $145,000
Director, Order Management Systems 2 $217,800
Director of Supply Chain IT Systems 2 $210,000
VP, Data Science & Analytics 1 $236,385
Sr. Software Engineer, Core Apps 1 $176,134
Sr. QA Engineer 1 $115,000
Sr. Data Engineer 1 $165,000
Software Development Manager 1 $160,000
Senior Salesforce Developer 1 $165,006

Geographic Distribution

Where Guitar Center, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 34 petitions
MD 15 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Guitar Center, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Lead Developer, Data Integration Westlake Village, CA $184,600 Certified FY2026
Sr. Software Engineer Westlake Village, CA $191,620 Certified FY2026
Manager, OMS Software Engineering Westlake Village, CA $200,110 /Month Certified FY2026
Sr. Data Analyst Frederick, MD $116,000 Certified FY2025
POS Systems Administrator - Application Lead Westlake Village, CA $140,000 Certified FY2025
Manager, ERP Frederick, MD $179,387 Certified FY2025
Dynamics AX Developer Frederick, MD $173,800 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Westlake Village, CA $130,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Software Engineer, Core Apps Westlake Village, CA $176,134 Certified FY2025
Network Engineer Westlake Village, CA $142,800 Certified FY2025
Senior Salesforce Developer Frederick, MD $165,006 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer I Westlake Village, CA $76,725 Certified FY2025
Analyst, Digital Operations Westlake Village, CA $78,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Analyst Frederick, MD $112,008 Certified FY2025
Sr. QA Engineer Westlake Village, CA $115,000 Certified FY2025
Network Engineer I Westlake Village, CA $130,000 Certified FY2025
Oracle ERP Administrator Westlake Village, CA $143,000 Certified FY2025
Director, Business Intelligence (Data) Westlake Village, CA $220,000 Certified FY2025
Senior OMS Developer Westlake Village, CA $160,000 Certified FY2025
Manager Software Development Frederick, MD $180,000 Certified FY2025
Dynamics AX Developer Frederick, MD $150,000 Certified FY2024
Data Engineer Westlake Village, CA $120,000 Certified FY2024
Director, Data Management Systems Westlake Village, CA $225,000 Certified FY2024
Dynamics AX Developer Frederick, MD $157,102 Certified FY2024
IT QA Manager Westlake Village, CA $164,999 Certified FY2024
VP, Data Science & Analytics Westlake Village, CA $236,385 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Westlake Village, CA $160,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Data Analyst Westlake Village, CA $145,000 Certified FY2023
Dynamics AX Developer Frederick, MD $157,102 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Sr. Data Engineer Westlake Village, CA $165,000 Certified FY2023
Dynamics AX Developer Frederick, MD $165,173 Certified FY2023
Sr. Data Analyst Westlake Village, CA $120,000 Certified FY2023
Senior GC Quality Analyst WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA $121,000 Certified FY2023
Sr. Data Analyst Westlake Village, CA $170,000 Certified FY2023
Manager, Customer Data Analytics Westlake Village, CA $145,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Sr. Software Engineer Westlake Village, CA $150,000 Certified FY2023
Software Development Manager Frederick, MD $160,000 Certified FY2023
Director of Supply Chain IT Systems Westlake Village, CA $210,000 Certified FY2023
Dynamics AX Developer Frederick, MD $157,160 Certified FY2023
Lead Developer, Data Integration Westlake Village, CA $160,000 Certified FY2023
Director, Order Management Systems Westlake Village, CA $217,800 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Manager, ERP Frederick, MD $164,955 Certified FY2023
Network Engineer Westlake Village, CA $140,000 Certified FY2023
Director of Supply Chain IT Systems Westlake Village, CA $210,000 Certified FY2023
Dynamics AX Developer Frederick, MD $157,160 Certified FY2023
Lead Developer, Data Integration Westlake Village, CA $160,000 Certified FY2023
Manager, ERP Frederick, MD $164,955 Certified FY2023
Network Engineer Westlake Village, CA $140,000 Certified FY2023
Director, Order Management Systems Westlake Village, CA $217,800 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Guitar Center, Inc filed?

Guitar Center, Inc has filed 49 H-1B LCA petitions covering 49 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Guitar Center, Inc?

Guitar Center, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 49 out of 49 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Guitar Center, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Guitar Center, Inc is $158,868. Salaries range from $76,725 to $236,385.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Guitar Center, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Guitar Center, Inc include Dynamics AX Developer, Sr. Data Analyst, Network Engineer. The most common position is Dynamics AX Developer with 7 petitions at an average salary of $159,642.

Where is Guitar Center, Inc located?

Guitar Center, Inc is headquartered in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in CA, MD.

Is Guitar Center, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Guitar Center, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Guitar Center, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Guitar Center, Inc filed 22 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $163,550 to $188,110.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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