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 23 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 12 reviews)); "Leadership is amazing and really care about their people." ((in 11 reviews)); "Transparency is evident, with the CEO talking amongst the team about tough issues in our world and how they can be addressed." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Madison Reed according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management." ((in 11 reviews)); "No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 10 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 7 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

5.0

May 15, 2022

so many opportunities

Assistant general manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

stable income, competitive pay, full benefits, extra benefits like fringe points/talkspace/onemedical ,clean products, our location is busy all the time, the company is growing so fast that there are limitless career opportunities, fast paced,

Cons

fast paced ie if you are not comfortable with working efficiently for the duration of your shift , this isn't for you.

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Team Member! Thank you so much for providing your feedback. We greatly appreciate it!

5.0

May 13, 2022

Great place to work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Values driven company that cares for their employees

Cons

There is always something to do

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Team Member! Thank you so much for providing your feedback. We greatly appreciate it!

3.0

May 2, 2022

Good Place To Work if you are a boss babe

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, friendly people, decent hours of operation, health benefits

Cons

irregular schedule, no work life balance, some drama and gossip, overwork you with clients

Madison Reed Response

Dear Former Team Member! Thank you for your feedback. We encourage you to reach out to hr@madison-reed.com so we can learn more about your experience! Thanks again! The People Team

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Jobs at Madison Reed

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Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist