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

1.0

Nov 12, 2024

Corrupt leadership

Educator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. Senior management is racist.

Cons

Biased by age, race. Corporate corruption at its best!

Madison Reed Response

Hello there, thank you for your feedback. We take our responsibility to improve very seriously, and your insights are essential for our growth. If you’re open to it, we’d love to discuss your comments further. Please reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we’re eager to hear from you. Best, The People Team at MR

3.0

Oct 28, 2024

It's Okay

Anonymous- salaried staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Discount on Services -Discount on products -Places like this is great for someone FRESH OUT of beauty school

Cons

-The pay is really low, especially with this economy -Realistic Expectations; some clients just take a little longer, they need hand holding -Snarky comments coming from leadership -Lack of communication -Training isn't organized

Madison Reed Response

Hello there, thank you for your feedback! We find joy in learning from our community, and your insights help us grow. If you’d like to share more, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we’re excited to engage! Cheers, The People Team at MR

5.0

Oct 25, 2024

The interview process

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A very enlightening interview process! The process depicts everything about the company’s values, and how much care is put in making sure the right candidate that will upholds the values and culture of the company is hired. I was quite impressed!

Cons

I have no cons. Pros all the way!

Madison Reed Response

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

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Jobs at Madison Reed

Director, Growth Marketing

Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist