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?

"Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 18 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great Leadership" ((in 11 reviews)); "CEO is chill and inclusive and engages with her employees." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 10 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.

What are the top reviewed Madison Reed locations?

San Francisco , New York , Los Angeles , Fort Worth , Montclair , Fairfax , Boca Raton , Pembroke Pines , Atlanta , Marietta , Dallas , Houston , Sugar Land , Woodland Hills , Roseville , Bethesda , Washington , Garland , Katy , Long Beach , Westlake Village , Corte Madera , San Ramon , Walnut Creek , Kirkland , Tampa , Rochester Hills , Coconut Creek , Coral Gables , Davie

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Madison Reed

Madison Reed reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(290 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

Madison Reed has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 290 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Madison Reed employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

290 reviews

3.0

Jan 22, 2024

I'm unsure but concerned

Associate colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Alot of perks Some juice co workers

Cons

I was hired as part time but I am getting fulltime hours I was hired as an assistant with an agreement to be fast tracked but I am unclear because it looks like they really need an assistant since the other 1 just quit

2.0

Nov 2, 2023

Decent Money, But Hard Work

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent base pay, good coworkers, fast pace, benefits

Cons

Poor management, one role fulfills at least 5 jobs, stressful, hard to advance, not much room for growth unless you want to be management, decent base pay but needs to improve with inflated cost of living

Madison Reed Response

Hello current employee, Thank you so much for sharing your experience, we appreciate it greatly. We would like to connect with you to learn more about your experiences with management and other components mentioned in your feedback. If willing, please reach out to us at hr@madison-reed.com we look forward to connecting with you.

2.0

Aug 3, 2023

They can’t seem to get GA right.

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots for you to learn.

Cons

I’ve never worked so hard for a paycheck in my life! They want me to work 2 jobs sometimes 3 and pay me for 1. The amount of pressure they put you under is insane.

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!

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