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

2.0

Mar 27, 2022

Over worked

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The color performed. It has great gray coverage, and good for the hair.

Cons

The assistant colorist is a glorified title for shampoo person. It was one person assisting 3 colorist and the workload was enormous.

Madison Reed Response

Dear Former Employee, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. At Madison Reed, we are always striving for ways to improve, and invite you to reach out to us directly at HR@madison-reed.com.

5.0

Mar 14, 2022

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There’s a good work/life balance and a friendly and energetic team.

Cons

I was am waiting to be moved to full time.

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Team Member! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We appreciate it!

5.0

Mar 8, 2022

Working at Madison Reed

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Management and Structure Salon Cleanliness Friendly and Inviting Atmosphere Outstanding Benefits Fast pace

Cons

No complaints other than difficult clients sometimes

Madison Reed Response

Dear Current Team Member! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!

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