Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Great Clips?

Hair Stylist (946) , Stylist (507) , Manager (363) , Hairstylist (250) , Salon Manager (231) , Assistant Manager (136) , General Manager (105) , Receptionist (98) , Store Manager (67) , Hair Dresser/Stylist/Barber (66) , Cosmetologist (53) , Licensed Cosmetologist (51) , Area Manager (44) , Front Desk Receptionist (32) , Stylist/Assistant Manager (32)

Question 1

Is Great Clips a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Great Clips has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,232 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 53% of employees would recommend working at Great Clips to a friend and 54% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Great Clips have been left by employees working as Area Manager, General Manager and Management.

Question 2

Does Great Clips pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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 7% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Great Clips?

Accepted Answer

53% of Great Clips employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Great Clips 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Great Clips?

Accepted Answer

Hair Stylist (946), Stylist (507), Manager (363), Hairstylist (250), Salon Manager (231), Assistant Manager (136), General Manager (105), Receptionist (98), Store Manager (67), Hair Dresser/Stylist/Barber (66), Cosmetologist (53), Licensed Cosmetologist (51), Area Manager (44), Front Desk Receptionist (32), Stylist/Assistant Manager (32)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Great Clips according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"If you’re in a busy salon in a good area you will make good money." ((in 211 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 115 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 111 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 109 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Great Clips according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The pay is low and they have a high turnover due to the drugs in and out the shop!" ((in 223 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 87 reviews)); "There's no set schedule and it's against company policy to give you specific days off." ((in 45 reviews)); "Not enough weekend time off" ((in 41 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Great Clips layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Great Clips locations?

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Minneapolis, Charlotte, Chicago, Phoenix, Austin, Atlanta, San Antonio, Tucson, Orlando, Salt Lake City, Nashville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Seattle, Portland, Tampa, Greenville, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids, Saint Louis, Greensboro, Knoxville, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Jacksonville, Oklahoma City, Wilmington, Milwaukee, Cleveland

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