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 205 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 121 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 121 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 116 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 215 reviews)); "Poor management and little to no training" ((in 155 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 39 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

Nov 18, 2024

DONT LET EXPECTED PAY FULL YOU

Hair stylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Lenient schedule in order to deal with life issues

Cons

20+ years experience I’m only paid $13 an hour They treat you like you’re nothing.. you’re just a number to them Assistant Manager is an ACTUAL BULLY and allowed to treat people how ever she wants. Management and upper management have known this yet they allow her to continue being disrespectful. Favoritism is ridiculous When not busy your expected to sit in your chair and stair at a the door waiting on a customer. Or clean since you’re being paid $13/hour.

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.

3.0

Nov 18, 2024

Ok

Hair stylist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady customers and good tips

Cons

Poor management... our location shut down with no notice

Great Clips Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While each salon is an independently owned and operated franchise, we value the insights of our former employees.

2.0

Nov 16, 2024

Don't even waste your time

Cosmetologist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great if you need a job right away, with experience, most will hire you on the spot

Cons

Over worked, most owners are greedy, no benefits, very little pay, likes to take advantage of their employees, don't care about your overall health and well being

Great Clips Response

We appreciate your feedback. 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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