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?

"Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 22 reviews)); "Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 19 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great Leadership" ((in 12 reviews)); "The CEO, Amy is always around and will walk up and talk to you through the day, and these are genuine conversations which is so rare to find in companies now a days." ((in 7 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)); "Training is also a bit unclear, no structure and is all learn on the fly for most roles." ((in 4 reviews)); "All communication is done thru Slack." ((in 4 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

2.0

Jan 17, 2022

Money Motivated

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited earning potential Team work Fast Paced Flexible Schedule Meet great people

Cons

No Work, Life, Balance Mediocre Management Training Lack of staffing and payroll Customers are allowed to be rude to staff

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Team Member, We appreciate you taking the time you share your experience with us, and value your feedback. We would love to learn more and invite you to reach out to us directly at HR@madison-reed.com, thank you.

1.0

Jan 11, 2022

Classic startup

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun people, hair industry, growth, retention bonuses

Cons

Highly political, high turnover, lack of trust among employees

Madison Reed Response

Dear Anonymous Team Member, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. In an effort to learn more, we welcome you to reach out to us directly at HR@madison-reed.com. We value your experience, and any opportunity for feedback to continuously improve.

5.0

Jan 3, 2022

Such an amazing company!!!

Color advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They truly care about their employees, tons of fringe benefits and perks, awesome pay, great work environment, top tier company culture, encourage ideas from all levels!

Cons

I honestly can’t think of any.

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Employee, We are so happy to hear this. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us!

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Jobs at Madison Reed

Director, Growth Marketing

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist