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 207 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 119 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 116 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 110 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 105 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 224 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 92 reviews)); "There's no set schedule and it's against company policy to give you specific days off." ((in 45 reviews)); "Not enough weekend time off" ((in 35 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).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Mar 14, 2024

Great Place to Work

Hairstylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Clips is a great place to work. They have lots of benefits and monetary incentives. It is especially great for those who just finished hair school as it gives stylist a chance to gain confidence with their cutting skills very quickly.

Cons

It is a fast-paced environment and may not be a good fit for everyone.

Great Clips Response

2y

Thank you for being a part of our GREAT team! We appreciate your feedback!

3.0

Mar 14, 2024

Okay place

Store manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff are the best pro. Owner is easy to work with.

Cons

Customers are in and out.

Great Clips Response

2y

We appreciate your feedback. Since 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.

1.0

Mar 13, 2024

Low wages slow most time. Hard to reach unreasonable high productivity

Store manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly paycheck. That they hold card tips

Cons

If you value your safety. High crime in this location next to marijuana shop.

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.

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