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?

"If you’re in a busy salon in a good area you will make good money." ((in 202 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 124 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 122 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 116 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 106 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 220 reviews)); "Poor management and little to no training" ((in 159 reviews)); "general managers do absolutely nothing (I saw my Gm do THREE haircuts my entire time working" ((in 94 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 40 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).

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4K reviews

4.0

Apr 1, 2024

Haircuts

Hair stylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

greatest haircut ever recieved from a business

Cons

Not enough staff on hand

Great Clips Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience working in the salon! We appreciate your feedback!

2.0

Mar 29, 2024

Do yourself a favor and keep walking

Hair stylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly pay, fellow stylists are kind and talented. Manager will help you with anything you need and is very attentive and kind.

Cons

Uninvolved owners, who does not value a healthy work life balance. Scheduling and day to day is stressful as there is constant call outs and schedule swapping. Hours inconsistent. Could give you 6 days could give you 1. Set days off for some stylists, none for others. Be prepared to cancel your plans, and have to explain yourself if you can’t cover a shift: Customers will take advantage of your kindness often condoned by company. Non tippers are common. Minimum wage pay. If you can’t do a 10 minute haircut, don’t bother. If you are looking for genuine connection and clientele building look the other way. Owner encourages you to work additional jobs but will cut your hours to none of you do.

Great Clips Response

2y

Because each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee would be the best person to address your concerns. Please contact them directly regarding any issues with employment.

5.0

Mar 29, 2024

good all

Cashier

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

all because was a nice exppereince

Cons

none all is good i agree

Great Clips Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience working in the salon! We appreciate your feedback!

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