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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Reviews by job title

290 reviews

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

5.0

Sep 5, 2025

I love it here

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone’s very helpful, caring, patient, everyone’s always ready to help me out when I need it and always check up on me to see how I’m doing.

Cons

Maybe having an hr lunches would be nice

Madison Reed Response

9mo

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,

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Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

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