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 (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?

"I make good money working for Great Clips and look forward to working here for many more years." ((in 198 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 120 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 109 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 109 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 231 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 90 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.

Great Clips reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(4,138 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 4,138 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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4K reviews

1.0

Nov 5, 2025

Never Enough

Salon manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The clientele can be nice, and the coworkers we currently have are great.

Cons

Enough is never enough for upper management. No matter how much you do, you meet a goal and they move the goal post. Even reducing bonuses even though you've met corporate standards. Lots of long, hard hours with little to no appreciation. The compensation is sad for the amount of work involved. I feel like my company has turned on me after years of loyal service.

Great Clips Response

7mo

We appreciate your feedback. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee would be the best person to address your concerns. Please get in touch with them directly regarding any employment issues.

3.0

Oct 10, 2025

Steady business, scheduling differentiates

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You'll definitely be busy within this field. Great Clips is a well known name so you will be able to find yourself cutting a lot of hair.

Cons

Pay is below minimum wage, tips are appreciate not expected within the workplace. You're lucky to get 5 dollars, but as I stated definitely will have a lot of turnover rate so the one customer that doesn't tip you, the next might give you a nifty 10er.

Great Clips Response

8mo

We appreciate your feedback. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee would be the best person to address your concerns. Please get in touch with them directly regarding any employment issues.

1.0

Sep 7, 2025

RUN

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The clientele is fun and I will miss them

Cons

Where do I even begin... Management is 100% trash, they treat employees like robots and like they are disposable. Don't expect a raise for any amount of growth or work you do. They claim "Open door" policy and work life balance but that is an absolute joke, as a matter of fact you can lose your job if you speak out or voice any issues. The only thing that matters to them are the numbers that contribute to their bonuses.

Great Clips Response

9mo

We appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention. Your feedback is important as our franchised locations continue to strive for improvement. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee would be the best person to address your concerns. Please get in touch with them directly regarding any employment issues.

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