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)); "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 13 reviews)); "visionary leadership, values" ((in 12 reviews)); "Transparency is evident, with the CEO talking amongst the team about tough issues in our world and how they can be addressed." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 11 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 10 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 6 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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290 reviews

5.0

Mar 5, 2024

A brand that cares and treats it's team members as people

Talent acquisition partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've been with Madison Reed for about 4 months now, and I can say with honesty and sincerity I could not be happier to be a part of this brand. I've worked for several companies in the past who say they have values and ethics, and who also say they put people first. Unfortunately, my experience prior to Madison Reed is most brands put profit over people. Though I'm a newer staff member, I'm certainly out of the honeymoon phase, and I have a clear vision of what this company is truly about, and I'm proud to be a part of it. I've never felt more empowered, more supported, and less stressed in my entire career. I'm so thankful to be a part of this company!

Cons

Madison Reed is a newer brand and has a "start-up culture." This isn't really a con for me but sometimes it can lead to ambiguity that may be stressful to some.

Madison Reed Response

2y

Hey Beautiful, Thank you so much for your review. We're so happy you've been enjoying your time with us so far! Your voice is integral to our narrative and we appreciate you sharing our values and living our mission! xoxo, The People Team at MR

5.0

Mar 4, 2024

A company that

Talent acquisition manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Madison Reed has opened my mind as a licensed professional as to how we are serving our clients. We have disrupted the cosmetology industry not just by providing and SUPPORTING clients in being educated on their products and how to apply them themselves, but also with how we treat and set our team members up for success. There is an overwhelming belief in growth and wanting to see individuals strive in their careers and succeed. I have been challenged to grow my skillset but not without help along the way. There is such a comfort in knowing you have teammates that want to support you and aren’t inconvenienced by questions!

Cons

Not necessarily a con, the flow is very fast paced! A great company for someone open to evolving initiatives and priorities 🤍 every day is different and that keeps things exciting

Madison Reed Response

2y

Hey Beautiful, Thank you so much for your review. Your voice is integral to our narrative and we appreciate you sharing our values and living our mission! We look forward to continuing to hear about your career journey with us. xoxo, The People Team at MR

5.0

Feb 23, 2024

Great culture & mission, forward thinking company

Talent acquisition specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- a company that truly values how their employees feel - great partnership with different teams across the board - transparency

Cons

- There is no 401k matching

Madison Reed Response

1y

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your inspiring review! Your courage to share your experiences is vital to our narrative, and we truly appreciate your alignment with our values. We’re excited to see where your career journey takes you with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

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