Is European Wax Center a good company to work for?

European Wax Center has an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5, based on over 4,328 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 38% of employees would recommend working at European Wax Center to a friend and 28% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about European Wax Center have been left by employees working as District Manager , Designated Manager and Customer Service Representative .

Does European Wax Center pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, European Wax Center employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at European Wax Center. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at European Wax Center?

38% of European Wax Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated European Wax Center 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at European Wax Center?

Wax Specialist (1036) , Guest Service Associate (527) , Center Manager (189) , Esthetician/Wax Specialist (154) , GSA - Guest Service Agent (136) , Esthetician (104) , GSA (103) , Front Desk Receptionist (93) , Waxing Specialist (89) , Manager (87) , Waxer (76) , Guest Service Representative (73) , Esthetician/Waxer (71) , GSA Guest Service Associate (65) , Assistant Manager (58)

What are the pros of working at European Wax Center according to real employee reviews?

"They have great training if you have never waxed before and their wax is really nice." ((in 171 reviews)); "Good money for starting out and being able to make a living which is exciting." ((in 165 reviews)); "It’s a good place to start as an esthetician and my coworkers are great" ((in 156 reviews)); "They had good commission rates for waxers and gsa" ((in 142 reviews)); "Great for people who just got their license and want to learn proper wax techniques." ((in 96 reviews))

What are the cons of working at European Wax Center according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and not flexible" ((in 451 reviews)); "Responsible for cleaning the restroom and low pay" ((in 368 reviews)); "No benefits and taking time off can be a pain but other then that its AMAZING" ((in 190 reviews)); "very unorganized unless there is a good manager" ((in 123 reviews)); "the hours were bad no time off you have to push sales on every client or else you will loose your job on the spot." ((in 104 reviews))

What are employees saying about European Wax Center layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about European Wax Center layoffs and their outlook for job security at European Wax Center in 2026.

What are the top reviewed European Wax Center locations?

New York , Houston , Chicago , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Diego , Austin , Charlotte , Phoenix , Tampa , Atlanta , Las Vegas , Denver , San Jose , San Antonio , Columbus , Raleigh , Philadelphia , Miami , Scottsdale , Plano , Cincinnati , Pittsburgh , Washington , Minneapolis , Baton Rouge , Orlando , Brooklyn , Jersey City , Nashville

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European Wax Center reviews

2.8

38% would recommend to a friend

(4,275 total reviews)

Chris Morris

29% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.6

Culture & values

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.4

Compensation and benefits

European Wax Center has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 4,275 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The European Wax Center employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.2 stars).

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4K reviews

2.0

Jan 5, 2014

Greedy Owners

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Pros

Good starter job for new estheticians. Learn to wax fast and improve skills to work at a much higher end spa/ salon.

Cons

Wax is terrible. Leaves a lot of hair behind. Commission sucks as does hourly. Cash tips are good. Too much pressure to sell products and rebook clients which don't show and then they don't get charged so you end up not making any money. The free first time services suck because you don't get commission on it and people don't usually tip on free. The uniform is awful and you have to buy your own scrubs! The company plays loud annoying pop music only. Staff is gossipy and back stabbing. They hire too many estis so everyone sits around with no appts and not making any money. Owners only care about themselves and using the estis as slaves. Too corporate but when you are fresh out of school it helps you build up your experience and resume.

1.0

Oct 25, 2013

Definition of Disgusting Business Practice

Wax specialist

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The owners built the Costa Mesa, Ca center with NO BREAK ROOM...that should tell you plenty. They also refused to provide drinking water and did not hire a cleaning service. So when you weren't doing an impossible 15 minute Brazilian....you were cleaning the center. Thirsty after all that? Too bad, bring your own water. Tired? No break room, eat in the same room on the same table you just waxed 5 vagina's on.

Cons

Our manager refused to ask guests if they'd like to leave a tip bc the script from HQ's says not to unless they're paying with credit card. This is to ensure that any extra money the guest has will go to PRODUCTS, not the waxer. They pay $8 an hour with 5% commission...nothing! So you'll be broke after long days of busting your butt selling products and doing 15 minute Brazilians.

1.0

May 6, 2012

Nightmare

Waxer

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Pros

If you NEED a job they will probably hire any one

Cons

manager is not professional underpaid, front desk makes more than waxers

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