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?

52% of Great Clips employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Great Clips 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 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?

"I make good money working for Great Clips and look forward to working here for many more years." ((in 206 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 118 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 117 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 113 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 102 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 156 reviews)); "general managers do absolutely nothing (I saw my Gm do THREE haircuts my entire time working" ((in 89 reviews)); "There's no set schedule and it's against company policy to give you specific days off." ((in 48 reviews)); "Not enough weekend time off" ((in 36 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

52% would recommend to a friend

(4,141 total reviews)

Rob Goggins

71% approve of CEO

53% 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).

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4K reviews

2.0

Oct 3, 2016

stylist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

clients provided, close at 5 on sundays

Cons

not enough hours or pay

Great Clips Response

9y

We are sorry to see your frustration with your compensation and hours. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, individual franchisees may use a number of different factors to determine a stylist's total compensation. You can email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location where you are employed and details. We will provide it to your franchisee for follow up with you regarding your concerns. Thank you.

4.0

Oct 1, 2016

Management

Store manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and training is exceptional

Cons

Consistency should be a plus

Great Clips Response

9y

Thank you for your comments and feedback. Each salon is owned and operated by a franchisee. If you would like additional follow up, please email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location where you were employed & details. We will forward it to the franchisee for you. Thanks again.

4.0

Sep 30, 2016

Stylist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Flexible hours. Ok tips.

Cons

Not enough hourly. Ive been a stylist for 23 yrs and should DEFINITELY be making more then $10/hr. No benefits or retirement. :-(

Great Clips Response

9y

Each salon is independently owned and operated by a franchisee who may use a number of different factors to determine total compensation. If you'd like, you can email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location where you are employed and details. We will provide it to the franchisee for follow up with you regarding your feedback. Thank you for everything you do in the salon!

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