Does Great Clips pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Great Clips employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Great Clips. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Great Clips?

51% of Great Clips employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Great Clips 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Great Clips?

Hair Stylist (946) , Stylist (506) , Manager (363) , Hairstylist (250) , Salon Manager (231) , Assistant Manager (136) , General Manager (104) , Receptionist (98) , Hair Dresser/Stylist/Barber (66) , Store Manager (66) , Cosmetologist (53) , Licensed Cosmetologist (51) , Area Manager (44) , Front Desk Receptionist (32) , Stylist/Assistant Manager (32)

What are the pros of working at Great Clips according to real employee reviews?

"Busy and good money but not worth it" ((in 208 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 121 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 118 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 116 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 114 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Great Clips according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and they have a high turnover due to the drugs in and out the shop!" ((in 228 reviews)); "Poor management and little to no training" ((in 158 reviews)); "general managers do absolutely nothing (I saw my Gm do THREE haircuts my entire time working" ((in 92 reviews)); "There's no set schedule and it's against company policy to give you specific days off." ((in 47 reviews)); "Not enough weekend time off" ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about Great Clips layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Great Clips layoffs and their outlook for job security at Great Clips in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Great Clips locations?

Cachoeirinha , Estância , Recife

Great Clips reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(4,141 total reviews)

Rob Goggins

70% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Great Clips has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,141 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Great Clips employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Serviços pessoais do consumidor industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Dec 6, 2018

Stylist/Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Teamwork, great pay, customer loyalty, excellent support, free continuing education, opportunity to grow in the company.

Cons

I personally dont have any negative opinions of my job or the company. I love my job!

Great Clips Response

7y

We LOVE having you as a valued member of a GREAT team!!!

4.0

Dec 2, 2018

Hairdresser

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule decent tips short hours possible

Cons

No lunch break late hours

Great Clips Response

7y

Thank you for being a valued member of a great community of stylists and managers!

5.0

Nov 12, 2018

Stability, Fairness and Generously Compensated

Manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're driven to cut hair, this is the place for you! I've been with the same organization for over 15 years, if you're looking for a salon to grow roots in. If you take pride in your talent, Great Clips is also for you. You don't need to "fill your books", or even "sell" yourself. Great Clips does all your marketing and advertising. You show up on time, work your shift, and produce quality haircuts, Great Clips will compensate you with great pay, incentives and bonuses. There is on-going technical training and retail knowledge (which are paid training). The teamwork at Great Clips is amazing, also. Whether you're a beginner in the hair design field or a veteran with many years of experience, Great Clips is for you.

Cons

After 15 years with Great Clips, there are no cons.

Great Clips Response

7y

We appreciate you sharing your feedback and comments. Thank you for being a valued member of a GREAT team!!!

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