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?

"Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 20 reviews)); "Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 19 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 13 reviews)); "visionary leadership, values" ((in 10 reviews)); "CEO is chill and inclusive and engages with her employees." ((in 9 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 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.

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

Feb 5, 2026

Supportive team and great environment to grow

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clean, stylish, and professional salon environment. Clear dress code, strong teamwork, and a supportive atmosphere. Great opportunity for learning, growth, and continued education.

Cons

Color line does not contain ammonia, which may be an adjustment depending on personal color preferences.

Madison Reed Response

4mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your wonderful review! Your voice brings so much joy to our community, and we’re thrilled that you share our values and embrace our mission. We can’t wait to celebrate your career journey with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

5.0

Jan 30, 2026

Strong brand with a detailed hiring process

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1.Growing brand in the beauty industry. 2.Supportive and professional leadership. 3. Competitive pay and benefits. 4. Advancement opportunities within the company. 5.Positive, mission-driven culture.

Cons

The interview process can be lengthy, which requires patience while waiting for updates and final decisions.

Madison Reed Response

4mo

Hey Beautiful, thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that your interview experience was positive. We’ll definitely share this feedback with the hiring manager—they’ll appreciate the support! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

5.0

Jan 27, 2026

Good opportunity

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They pay well and have good benefits and opportunities to learn

Cons

Honestly, nothing to say I feel like there's nothing to point

Madison Reed Response

4mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your wonderful review! Your voice brings so much joy to our community, and we’re thrilled that you share our values and embrace our mission. We can’t wait to celebrate your career journey with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

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