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

Mar 31, 2025

quick money

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good job to make money

Cons

long hours and have to work with black out dates

Great Clips Response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate all you do for the team!

5.0

Mar 31, 2025

Excellent Service and Friendly Staff!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Clips was awesome! From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming. I got a great haircut that exceeded my expectations because the stylist took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. I loved how efficient and affordable the service was, and the check-in process was quick and easy. If you're looking for a great haircut and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend Great Clips! I'll be back for sure.

Cons

Cons: waiting a little bit when there are a lot of people

Great Clips Response

We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience, from our friendly staff and efficient check-in to your fantastic haircuts. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

3.0

Mar 28, 2025

5th Ave franchise

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They’re good to you, seem to care about their employees, management and owner was great, flexible schedule, competitive pay with decent tips and commission.

Cons

Open Sundays, some of the other stylists were not friendly

Great Clips Response

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. Great Clips salons are independent franchises, so the best way to handle employment-related issues is to contact your local salon’s franchise owner.

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