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

Oct 3, 2022

Great Place to Work

Color crew

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loved working here, it was a great experience to learn more about an e-commerce position and customer service in this role, while still using my cosmetology license.

Cons

Would have preferred higher pay

Madison Reed Response

3y

Dear Former Team Member, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, we appreciate your feedback!

5.0

Sep 21, 2022

Best culture I've ever worked in

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company values are very important and genuinely followed by leadership. This company is a clear category disruptor and leader. Marketing investments in growth are measured and thoughtful. Get a lot of opportunity to learn new things.

Cons

Fast paced so the best laid plans can sometimes feel secondary to rush projects. Later stage 'startup' so budgets are scrutinized and profitability is prioritized. Fully remote team with limited exposure to people in-person which makes it very hard to build relationships.

Madison Reed Response

3y

Dear Current Team Member, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us, as we are always striving to improve! Thank you, The People Team

1.0

Sep 13, 2022

Truly terrible company

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not many that I can think of.

Cons

The CEO and C team talk a lot about the values but do not live them. The company is full of backstabing, gossip, and nepotism. To get ahead, you have to be a bully. Many leadership roles are filled with friends of the CEO which would be fine if the people knew what they are doing, but they don't. There is little to no strategy. Constant chaos. Constant fear of leadership. You cannot speak up without retribution.

Madison Reed Response

3y

Dear Current Team Member, First and foremost, thank you for sharing your feedback. We invite you to contact us at hr@madison-reed.com so we can better understand your experience. It is always our mission to lead with our values of Love, Joy, Responsibility, Trust, and Courage. We value your feedback, and are always looking for opportunities to grow. Thank you, The People Team

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