Does Ulta Beauty pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ulta Beauty employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ulta Beauty. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ulta Beauty?

55% of Ulta Beauty employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ulta Beauty 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ulta Beauty?

Beauty Advisor (3200) , Prestige Beauty Advisor (810) , Lead Cashier (518) , Sales Associate (398) , General Manager (361) , Hair Stylist (328) , Salon Manager (247) , Benefit Arch Expert (200) , Operations Manager (195) , Cashier (191) , Retail Operations Manager (181) , Retail Sales Manager (178) , Prestige Manager (174) , Task Associate (168) , Manager (153)

What are employees saying about Ulta Beauty layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ulta Beauty locations?

Berazategui , General Belgrano , Salta

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Ulta Beauty reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(13,960 total reviews)

Kecia Steelman

59% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (13,960 reviews)

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Ulta Beauty has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 13,960 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ulta Beauty employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

14K reviews

1.0

Feb 4, 2026

Just okay

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free stuff was pretty cool

Cons

Customers are terrible as well as management

3.0

Feb 3, 2026

Operating in High-Change Environment

Manager finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ulta is one of the largest beauty retailers in the U.S., with a recognizable brand and loyal customer base. Working here provides experience in a high-growth, consumer-focused business.

Cons

Systems and processes not fully mature. Frequent changes in structure, leadership, or strategic focus can make long-term planning harder.

3.0

Feb 2, 2026

Corrupt Management

Beauty advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I had nice co-workers for the most part

Cons

A huge mess all in all

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