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

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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

Aug 23, 2023

Assisting the colorists

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great management and positive environment

Cons

No cons that I know of

Madison Reed Response

Hello! Thank you so much for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you are having such a positive experience as a team member!

4.0

Aug 21, 2023

Oversee 3-4 doors

Area manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company that cares about people

Cons

Work life balance is nonexistent

Madison Reed Response

Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We take all feedback seriously, and are constantly looking at ways to improve based upon the feedback given. We would love to connect with you to discuss the area of opportunity identified under "cons". Please reach out to us at hr@madison-reed.com we look forward to connecting with you!

2.0

Aug 15, 2023

Low pay, sweat shop, does not value Cosmetologists

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has extremely high values when it comes to how you treat others which is great. They also supply snacks as well as a high demand of clients. Depending on the location your clients will definitely make it worth it being their if you a true colorist. The atmosphere is inviting and warm all the time.

Cons

The company seems to think that anyone who is a cosmetologist is a colorist. Which is completely not true. The pay is insulting compared to the actual services and expectations of the cosmetologist. They hire anyone off the street who has a cosmetology license and pay their colorist so little so they can pay engineers and techs the big bucks.

Madison Reed Response

Dear Former Team Member, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We invite you to reach out to us directly at HR@madison-reed.com to gain a better understanding of your experience, as it is always our mission to lead with Love, Joy, Responsibility, Courage, and Trust. Thanks, The People Team

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Jobs at Madison Reed

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist