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.

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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

4.0

Jan 26, 2026

Great first job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing work environment, great people on your teams. A lot chances for collaborative work between departments.

Cons

Depending on role, work day can be repetitive but management is always open to hearing you want more to do and will work with you to find opportunities as they come up.

4.0

Jan 10, 2026

It’s ok

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to learn color Fast paced

Cons

%6 commission Like all corporate salons doesn’t allow realistic service times.

Madison Reed Response

4mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your heartfelt review! Your words resonate deeply with our mission, and we’re grateful for the love you bring to our community. If there is anything we can improve please don't hesitate to reach out! We look forward to continuing to support you on your career journey with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

2.0

Jan 6, 2026

Hack Job Hairdresser

Hairdresser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent money Don't need your own clients

Cons

I was frequently overbooked and expected to complete services in rushed timeframes. Management prioritized volume over service standards and often expressed surprise when clients were dissatisfied at the hack jobs we were doing. At the same time, there was noticeable favoritism.

Madison Reed Response

4mo

Hello there, thank you for your feedback! We take our responsibility to improve 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

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