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?

"Busy and good money but not worth it" ((in 196 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 119 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 116 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((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 224 reviews)); "Poor management and little to no training" ((in 157 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 49 reviews)); "Not enough weekend time off" ((in 37 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

(4,137 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 Servizi personali per i consumatori industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Jun 3, 2017

Best chain out there

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedules, competitive wages, and overall a GREAT place to work. I have been with the company for 18 years and I love my job!

Cons

This is not a full service salon mainly doing haircuts

Great Clips Response

Thank YOU for everything you do in the salon to deliver the Great Clips brand!

5.0

May 31, 2017

Best Job I've Ever Had.

Salon manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Hours, Busy Weekends, Great Tips, Opportunity for Growth, Positive, Happy Environment, Owners who CARE & Invest in their TEAM.

Cons

Closing and weekend shifts mandatory.

Great Clips Response

Thank you for being part of a GREAT community of stylists and managers!

5.0

May 24, 2017

Family! Great Clips has been an amazing place to work, I've been with them for over 15 years.

Stylist/manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, steady clientele and amazing staff to work with. Benefits depending on Franchise Realistic Bonus potential. Each salon runs a bit differently has a unique feel so once you find your perfect Culture you can have an amazing career.

Cons

Staying open till 9pm Monday thru Friday We do not have set stations so can be confusing to our clients.

Great Clips Response

Thank you for being a member of a GREAT community of stylists and managers!

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