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?

"Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 20 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 12 reviews)); "Leadership is amazing and really care about their people." ((in 11 reviews)); "Transparency is evident, with the CEO talking amongst the team about tough issues in our world and how they can be addressed." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 11 reviews)); "No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 10 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

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

4.0

Mar 23, 2025

Overall not too bad, definitely room for improvement. Definely tries.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My time at Madison Reed overall was great. I had a great team and really good rapport with my team members. My direct manager was as transparent has they could be but still did their best to ensure my skills and contributions were not unnoticed. My team members were really unique and made the really great membories for me. The work environment and culture could improve but still has some positive asspects but that was mostly within my own team. Not a lot opportunities to interact with other departments/teams.

Cons

Blatant favortism towards uppermanagement. Even when there are too many complaints/issues brought up. They are just swept under the rug with no action.

Madison Reed Response

1y

Hello there, thank you for your feedback! We take our responsibility to improve seriously, and your insights are essential for our growth. If you’re open to it, we’d love to discuss your comments further. Please reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we’re eager to hear from you. Best, The People Team at MR

5.0

Mar 22, 2025

My experience applying for Madison Reed colorist position.

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The whole process felt natural and was quick. In my interview, I felt confident expressing my aspirations and asking questions. All the details of the position and my responsibilities were explained clearly.

Cons

Honestly, nothing to say I feel like there’s nothing to point to

Madison Reed Response

1y

Hey Beautiful, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to know that your interview went well. We’re excited to share your feedback with the hiring manager—they’ll definitely appreciate your positive vibes! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

3.0

Mar 18, 2025

Great concept, but needs better management

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The ability to make bonuses based on how you build your speed and efficiency. flexibility in terms of going on vacation as long as you obtain coverage.

Cons

Management doesn't do well with investigations regarding employees in leadership positions. Changes are often made that affects employees and employees are advised to adapt or leave. Commissions could be hire and are only %5 whether that be services or products.

Madison Reed Response

1y

Hello there, thank you for sharing your thoughts! It takes courage to provide feedback, and we truly appreciate it. We’d love to understand your comments better and engage in an open dialogue. Please reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we look forward to connecting! Warm regards, The People Team at MR

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Overall not too bad, definitely room for improvement. Definely tries.

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Great concept, but needs better management

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