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 23 reviews)); "Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 21 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 15 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 12 reviews)); "CEO is chill and inclusive and engages with her employees." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 10 reviews)); "No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 9 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 7 reviews)); "Training is also a bit unclear, no structure and is all learn on the fly for most roles." ((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.

Madison Reed reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(100 total reviews)

Amy Errett

75% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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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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5.0

Sep 25, 2025

A Company That Blends Purpose, Development, Innovation, and Heart

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission-driven: Madison Reed genuinely cares about empowering people to feel confident and beautiful. Development-focused: Strong commitment to personal and professional growth, with opportunities to expand skills, take on new challenges, and develop as a leader. This includes cohort based education in HQ. Innovative spirit: True omnichannel from at-home hair color to wholesale partners to online and amazon - the company is always pushing boundaries. Collaborative culture: Smart, caring, passionate teammates who lift each other up rather than compete. Developing "heart-led" high performers is one of the company wide culture initiatives. Leadership: Transparent, visionary, and committed to both results and people. Values: Love, Joy, Courage, Responsibility and Trust aren’t just buzzwords here—they guide decisions.

Cons

Pace: It’s a high-growth company, which means things move fast and priorities can shift quickly. That can be exhilarating but also demanding. Scaling challenges: Like any expanding business, systems and processes are still evolving, which requires patience and adaptability.

Madison Reed Response

8mo

Thank you for your heartfelt review! Your words deeply resonate with our mission, and we are grateful for the love you bring to our community. We look forward to continuing to support you on your career journey with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

5.0

Sep 20, 2025

Employee

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I loved the hiring process

Cons

I don’t have anything against

Madison Reed Response

8mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your thoughtful review! Your trust in us is invaluable, and we appreciate your commitment to our mission and values. We look forward to supporting you as you continue your career journey with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

2.0

Sep 9, 2025

Not worth the $

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company while lucrative is not worth the headache of corporate constantly holding unrealistic expectations for both service timing and service results.

Cons

You are given very little time to do your services 45 minutes for a blow dry regardless of her length or texture or desired look. 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

Madison Reed Response

9mo

Hello there, thank you for your feedback! We find joy in learning from our community, and your insights help us grow. If you’d like to share more, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we’re excited to engage! Cheers, The People Team at MR

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