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?

"I make good money working for Great Clips and look forward to working here for many more years." ((in 203 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 123 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 119 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 113 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 112 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 221 reviews)); "Poor management and little to no training" ((in 160 reviews)); "general managers do absolutely nothing (I saw my Gm do THREE haircuts my entire time working" ((in 93 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.

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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

3.0

Mar 6, 2026

Good for new stylists

Stylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to gain cutting experience, and make quick tips

Cons

Fast pace, limited time for cuts in turn reducing quality, low hourly pay

Great Clips Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback from your time with us!

4.0

Mar 4, 2026

Great Clips

Hair stylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to make money, Hourly pay instead of commission.

Cons

Not very flexible with schedule if you have any emergency or are sick.

Great Clips Response

3mo

The Great Clips brand values all feedback regarding its franchised locations. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, we encourage our employees to directly contact the franchisee at their specific location to address any employment-related concerns.

3.0

Feb 23, 2026

Great benefits

Hair dresser/stylist/barber

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and staff is great

Cons

Long hours with short breaks

Great Clips Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. The Great Clips brand values feedback regarding its franchised locations. Because each salon is independently owned and operated, we encourage you to contact your franchisee directly to discuss any employment-related concerns.

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