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

(75 total reviews)

Amy Errett

75% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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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

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1.0

Oct 11, 2024

Train and pay employees what they ae worth

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The manager was rude and was just concerned with hiring a key holder. He never asked questions about experience.

Cons

The salary offered for a managerial position was laughable $55,000 compared to the job's demands and responsibilities.

Madison Reed Response

Hello there, thank you for your feedback! We value the trust you place in us by sharing your thoughts. If you’re willing, we’d love to dive deeper into your comments. Please feel free to reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we’re here to listen. Kindly, The People Team at MR

3.0

Jul 13, 2024

Stylist

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, decent pay, and great place to work as a new cosmetology graduate.

Cons

Weekly hours aren’t always guaranteed, getting full benefits can be a hassle to get within this company.

Madison Reed Response

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Reviews like yours help us identify opportunities to improve our employee experience and processes. We’re delighted to hear that you feel the Hair Color Bar has been a positive environment and that it offers opportunities for new graduates. We look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in your career. Xoxo, The People & Culture Team at MR

1.0

Jul 10, 2024

terrible

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, good benefits, good relationship with coworkers

Cons

bad management, bad color, horrible treatment of employees

Madison Reed Response

Hi there, We are sorry to hear about your recent experience, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to addressing any concerns you may have. If you are comfortable, we would welcome you to an open dialogue so we may learn more about your experiences. We value your input and look forward to discussing how we can improve our processes. - The People & Culture Team at MR

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