Does Madison Reed pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Madison Reed employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Madison Reed. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Madison Reed?

73% of Madison Reed employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Madison Reed 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Madison Reed?

Colorist (31) , General Manager (31) , Assistant Colorist (24) , Hair Colorist (16) , Shift Lead (16) , Color Crew (9) , Marketing (7) , Area Manager (4) , Hair Stylist (4) , Manager (4) , Receptionist (4) , Stylist (4) , Associate Colorist (3) , Colorist Assistant (3) , District Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Madison Reed according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 15 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 14 reviews)); "CEO is chill and inclusive and engages with her employees." ((in 10 reviews)); "visionary leadership, values" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Madison Reed according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 9 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 7 reviews)); "All communication is done thru Slack." ((in 4 reviews)); "The Salon was easy to find and parking was available !" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Madison Reed layoffs in 2026?

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

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Madison Reed reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(75 total reviews)

Amy Errett

75% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

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Race / Ethnicity

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75 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

Jul 10, 2023

Madison reed

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great color and products Guaranteed cliente Education

Cons

Compensation plan Pay Understaffed Overbooked Commission

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Team Member, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It is always our mission to lead with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Responsibility, and Courage. We invite you to reach out to us directly at HR@madison-reed.com to gain a better understanding of and learn from your experience. Thank you!

2.0

Jun 21, 2023

It's Okay

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great laid back environment. Never more than 2 or 3 other coworkers at one time. Money is decent.

Cons

Never get a break. 10hr shifts

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Team Member, We thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We invite you to reach out to us directly at HR@madison-reed.com to gain a better understanding of your experience. Thanks, The People Team

5.0

Jun 4, 2023

Great pay and benefits

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Starts out at $20, plus commission, tips and bonuses. Full time gets full health and dental benefits. Opportunity for promotion.

Cons

Not really any cons with Madison reed as a company but you will always deal with issues working with people in a salon

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Team Member, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, we appreciate it!

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