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)); "Benefits are good" ((in 21 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 17 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great Leadership" ((in 11 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)); "Also their policy of reporting any issues internally by sending emails to your manager Foster is a toxic work environment, where you are being spoken to on a daily basis by management" ((in 4 reviews)); "All communication is done thru Slack." ((in 4 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

Jul 13, 2024

Stylist

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, decent pay, and great place to work as a new cosmetology graduate.

Cons

Weekly hours aren’t always guaranteed, getting full benefits can be a hassle to get within this company.

Madison Reed Response

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Reviews like yours help us identify opportunities to improve our employee experience and processes. We’re delighted to hear that you feel the Hair Color Bar has been a positive environment and that it offers opportunities for new graduates. We look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in your career. Xoxo, The People & Culture Team at MR

1.0

Jul 10, 2024

terrible

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, good benefits, good relationship with coworkers

Cons

bad management, bad color, horrible treatment of employees

Madison Reed Response

Hi there, We are sorry to hear about your recent experience, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to addressing any concerns you may have. If you are comfortable, we would welcome you to an open dialogue so we may learn more about your experiences. We value your input and look forward to discussing how we can improve our processes. - The People & Culture Team at MR

3.0

Jul 10, 2024

The $ makes it worth it

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

U get base hourly pay plus commission so ur not struggling only making commission on services.

Cons

The timing allowed for services arei realistic. Shampoo and a blow dry in 30 min? U don't get off on time ever.

Madison Reed Response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Your insights are invaluable to us as we strive to continuously improve. We are eager to better understand your comments and learn how we can enhance our services. Please feel free to initiate a dialogue with us via hr@madison-reed.com. We'd love to hear from you. - The People & Culture Team at MR

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Jobs at Madison Reed

Director, Growth Marketing

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

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