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 (505) , 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 204 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 121 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 120 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 114 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 108 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 226 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 88 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 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

(4,139 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 4,139 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

4.0

Apr 24, 2025

Fair

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay when it's busy. Flexible schedules,

Cons

HR is unreliable Goals can be hard to reach depending on location.

Great Clips Response

Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience!

4.0

Apr 23, 2025

My experience with Great Clips

Asst manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Clips offers career advancement opportunities. They have a 401k retirement plan you can sign up for. Great Clips also Offers health insurance. There’s also opportunities for continuing your hair education.

Cons

No set schedules, and schedules change frequently. Makes it hard to plan things.

Great Clips Response

We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. Please be aware that Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated, so the work environment and management practices may vary. Please get in touch with them directly regarding any employment issues.

2.0

Apr 23, 2025

Fine

Hair stylist manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hourly wage is great especially when you’re not having a busy day. Productivity for more haircuts per hour adds to your paycheck. Had a great clientele at my old location. Can be a fun environment depending who you work with

Cons

Time off is rotated and not guaranteed. You will work weekends. They expect everyone to be full time and if you can’t be then they don’t work with you on your schedule. I have seen people deducted hours painfully low (how are people going to provide for their lives when hours are cut) as punishment. Micromanaging where it isn’t needed. If there is a problem with staff they are more loyal to whoever has been there longer or has better numbers. You will be a work horse. You can be replaced instantly and they are not afraid to let you know that. Hours are grueling.

Great Clips Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. Please note that Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated, which means the work environment and management practices can vary. We recommend reaching out to your franchise owner for any assistance you may need.

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