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 (946) , Stylist (505) , Manager (363) , 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 205 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 118 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 113 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 111 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 110 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 216 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 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 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

Great Clips reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(4,139 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 4,139 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

1.0

Nov 25, 2023

Don't bother

Licensed cosmetologist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Don't bother unless you're straight out of school and need the practice.

Cons

Absolutely, and I cannot stress this enough, TERRIBLE management, minimum wage, no employee or client support. It's all a numbers game with no soul.

Great Clips Response

2y

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.

5.0

Oct 12, 2023

Great Clips has so much to Offer!!!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Each salon is independently owned (Franchise), so you would need to look into the franchise owner and everything they have to offer. The salons (83) in my area are owned by the same franchisee, so we have a great and consistent work culture. I myself have been employed with Great Clips for for over five years. You do EVERY haircut imaginable. You learn so much because there are so many haircuts. We also have an education team; who assists when necessary. Best for experience and you make money, hourly and tips, because it’s nonstop. Unlike most salons, we have a wide range of benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term disability, Employee Assistance Program, FINFIT, PTO, Flexible Hours, Paid Holidays, Payroll Deduction, Sketcher shoe discount.) Finally, the clients can be absolutely incredible, kind, and it’s fun to talk to them about random stuff. Also, the kids are hilarious and cute.

Cons

I hate it because people assume Great Clips has terrible stylist. However, that is not true and they have resources to assist, where other salons do not.

Great Clips Response

2y

Thank you for all that you do in the salon daily! We appreciate your feedback!

1.0

Aug 31, 2023

Worst place to work by far.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Save yourself the stress and don't even do it if is the Great Clips in Arizona state.

Cons

They are the lowest paying in the industry and the expect you to churn out haircuts. Corporate is horrendous and they actually make up policies as they go. Productivity is nearly unattainable. The raises are a joke. It's the McDonald's of hair but worse they actually steal from their employees.

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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