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 (506) , 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 219 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 123 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 117 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 104 reviews)); "And great benefits." ((in 99 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 161 reviews)); "general managers do absolutely nothing (I saw my Gm do THREE haircuts my entire time working" ((in 88 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.

Great Clips reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(4,140 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 4,140 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 Servizi personali per i consumatori industry (3.6 stars).

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4K reviews

2.0

Sep 26, 2024

Good pay with tips

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stores are always busy and that’s where you make your money with tips

Cons

Work various shift, no set schedules. The company will cut hours when they don’t need you

Great Clips Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about working at our salon. Your feedback is important to us.

5.0

Sep 26, 2024

Caring Employers

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The owners of True North Clippers focus on making a positive work life for the staff by providing growth plans, flexible scheduling, guaranteed wages with extra performance bonuses, a 401k, and creating an inclusive culture.

Cons

Great Clips is for stylists who love cutting hair. They do not offer color or chemical services so it is only for stylists looking for a specialty service salon.

Great Clips Response

1y

Thanks for being a part of the team and providing excellent service to our clients!

4.0

Sep 26, 2024

Solid franchise

Stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, daily income, extended training

Cons

Timed cut requirements, onboarding training is extensive

Great Clips Response

1y

Thanks for being a part of the team and providing excellent service to our clients!

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