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?

"If you’re in a busy salon in a good area you will make good money." ((in 207 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 120 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 119 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 106 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 218 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 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 40 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

(4,140 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 4,140 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Jul 28, 2015

I love my job. Great company to grow with. The franchise I work for treats you just like family. Love my job!!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great to grow with. Great pay with benefits. The franchise I work for us always doing fun things for us

Cons

No 401k. I have weighed fur other franchise that made me appreciate the one I am with that much more

5.0

Jul 27, 2015

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always busy! Not taking appointments allows you to not need a book, and guaranteed money! Hourly pay, bonuses, and great tips. Great Clips as a company takes care of their employees, but it depends on who your franchisee is that determines your impression of the company. Luckily I work for an amazing one!

Cons

While I understand the need for scheduling for the customer, sometimes it's hard having a consistently changing schedule. Makes it hard to close one night and open the next. Although scheduling this way allows you to always be working when you're needed (ie making money).

5.0

Jul 27, 2015

An excellent career choice

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At Great Clips I make good money, it is fast paced, fun, and modern. They have online check in, further education, excellent standards and provide feedback, so you always know if you are doing your job well. They do all the advertising that bring the customer to you. It is possible to work your way up in the company, and make a career with Great Clips

Cons

Open 7 days a week (for customer convenience) means evening and weekend availability is a must. Standing for a long time is required.

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