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 7% 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 (104) , 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)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 121 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 118 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 116 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 114 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 228 reviews)); "Poor management and little to no training" ((in 158 reviews)); "general managers do absolutely nothing (I saw my Gm do THREE haircuts my entire time working" ((in 92 reviews)); "There's no set schedule and it's against company policy to give you specific days off." ((in 47 reviews)); "Not enough weekend time off" ((in 45 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

(4,141 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 4,141 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

1.0

Nov 22, 2017

Barber

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None , this company pays horrible money and treats you like trash

Cons

Horrible pay, worst job ever.

Great Clips Response

We are sorry that you were frustrated with your compensation. Because each salon is independently owned and operated, franchisees may use a number of different factors to determine total compensation. If you would like to share more, please email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location & details. We will forward it to the franchisee for you. If you prefer to be anonymous, please let us know. Thank you.

5.0

Nov 15, 2017

I love working at greatclips! We have a wonderful team! We have amazing customers!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedules, being part of a team! Clients are fantastic! Hourly base pay with lots of room for growth! Great product lines, training and atmosphere! Apply today!

Cons

Honestly, I don’t think there are many cons. I have worked in many salons, and this is one of the best

Great Clips Response

We appreciate that you are part of a GREAT community of stylists and managers. Thank you!

2.0

Nov 14, 2017

This stores management creates a hostile work environment.

Stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company itself has a lot to offer, with training and the way it wants to give back to community.

Cons

Management at this store is abusive to employees in a passive aggressive manner. Franchisee is not around enough to affect a positive change.

Great Clips Response

We are sorry you were frustrated with your manager while working in the salon. Since each location is independently owned and operated, your concerns can best be addressed by the franchisee. If you would like, you can email Jeanne@greatclips.com with specific details and the salon location where you were employed. We will provide your feedback to the franchisee. If you prefer to be anonymous, please let us know and we will forward it anonymously for you. Thank you.

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