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 6% 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 (945) , Stylist (505) , Manager (362) , Hairstylist (250) , Salon Manager (231) , Assistant Manager (136) , General Manager (103) , 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)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 120 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 118 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 112 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 103 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 223 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 91 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 42 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

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Great Clips reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(4,137 total reviews)

Rob Goggins

70% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Work/Life balance

Great Clips has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,137 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

1.0

Jun 1, 2023

If you have a disability, don’t even apply

Former stylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

You might make some real friends.

Cons

Management plays favorites. They don’t care if the non-favorites have health issues. Non-favorites will not get promoted. You are not allowed to voice the truth without them getting upset. Very high turnover

Great Clips Response

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.

1.0

Mar 21, 2023

Revolving door for a reason

Hair stylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Being able to work on many different types of clients, helping you further your knowledge of hair. Paid training when hired. Insurance for full time employees.

Cons

Poor pay/unfair pay (being paid less than a new employee with less experience/slower cut times/less product sales), poor communication, revolving door- new employees every week not being given proper training or being trained by coworkers instead of management. Commissions are minimum and not competitive at all. 15 minute haircuts. Verbal punishment/abuse by upper management.

Great Clips Response

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.

1.0

Aug 8, 2022

Don’t.

Hairdresser

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Pls spare yourself, McDonald’s would be better.

Cons

Honestly this company is a joke.

Great Clips Response

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.

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