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DismissUlta Beauty is a retailer. They sell cosmetics, skincare, haircare products, and beauty tools, along with offering salon services.
ulta.comRating based on 505 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Ulta Beauty
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Ulta Beauty get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
42% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Only some people get paid sick leave
Does Ulta Beauty give paid sick leave?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
66% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 197 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Ulta Beauty do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
86% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 35% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 47% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 202 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Ulta Beauty worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
53% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 212 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Ulta Beauty workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 208 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Ulta Beauty workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Ulta Beauty?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
35% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do Ulta Beauty managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
34% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 202 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Ulta Beauty?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Ulta Beauty job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Ulta Beauty good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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Part-time workers don’t get health insurance
Do part-time workers at Ulta Beauty get health insurance?
Most people who work part-time don't get health insurance.
How we know this
77% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they don't get health insurance.Based on data from 154 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
We believe all workers should get health insurance, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Ulta Beauty feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 194 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Ulta Beauty get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Ulta Beauty?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 202 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Ulta Beauty enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 175 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Ulta Beauty recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 215 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Ulta Beauty?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
56% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 207 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Ulta Beauty?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 193 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Ulta Beauty’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Ulta Beauty is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Ulta Beauty ranks
Ulta Beauty ranks 6th to work for out of health and beauty retailers.
- 5 Palm Beach Tan
- 6 Ulta Beauty
- 7 Discount Drug Mart
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of May 14, 2025.
Pay ranges at Ulta Beauty
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$14.00-18.00 per hour
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$14.97-19.00 per hour
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$13.55-17.22 per hour
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$13.24-16.77 per hour
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$23.79-34.00 per hour
Ulta Beauty job reviews
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Best thing
The clientele and staff are pretty nice, though most of the managers are wildly ineffective at their job. The benefits are ok and I feel that at least the managers like me decently.
Worst thing
horribly inconsistent hours, it’s usually 50/50 if anyone is willing to negotiate shifts even if it’s an emergency, there is little to no increase in pay or internal rank, managers have favorites and are overworked by design
Employee at Ulta Beauty, January 2025
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Best thing
The community we have built with coworkers, making good connections with guests, benefits, and working hourly instead of commission
Worst thing
Working with the general public aka rude guests, not enough staff on weekends/holidays
Esthetician at Ulta Beauty, January 2025
Jobs by location
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Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 217 Ulta Beauty employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 202 Ulta Beauty employees