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

5.0

Apr 29, 2020

Culture driven

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

With the world at a standstill Madison Reed have continue to build and grow by opening more color bars and hiring for amazing positions. The interview process was refreshing and Alyssa is the best. I’m looking forward to building as well growing with this amazing brand.

Cons

I have no negative cons to give

1.0

Mar 15, 2020

Colorist. Poor hours, poor pay

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy services. Beautiful space to work in

Cons

Poor management. always sending stylists home if not busy. Too strict on dress code

Madison Reed Response

Hi Former Employee - Sounds like your experience was inconsistent with others here at Madison Reed and would love to better understand what went wrong for you. Employee experience is always the number one priority for us and we would love to learn more as to avoid any issues like this in the future. Please contact HR@madison-reed.com. Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, and take care!

5.0

May 24, 2019

Excellent culture, fun people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A fast growing company that celebrates its wins and people without the "bro-culture". If you bring good ideas and hard work there are lots of things to get involved with. Very reasonable work/life balance vs. other companies I have been at. Great benefits.

Cons

A fast growth company means constant change and pivots of objectives. You'll need to be comfortable with that to fit in a be successful .

Madison Reed Response

Hi there! Thank you for sharing your positive employee experience. We strive to be a company where everyone can feel celebrated and valued at work. With the fast-paced growth of our company and our industry, a certain degree of comfortability with change and flexibility is necessary. Again, thank you for your feedback.

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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

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist