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?

"Benefits are good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 15 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 14 reviews)); "CEO is chill and inclusive and engages with her employees." ((in 10 reviews)); "visionary leadership, values" ((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 12 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 9 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.

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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

Mar 5, 2021

Overworked

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay. Opportunity for growth

Cons

Overwork they’re employees. Corporate books too many clients for stores with only 2 employees

Madison Reed Response

Hello, and thank you for providing us feedback. We would love the opportunity to gain a better understanding of your experience, as we welcome ways to ensure a positive experience for each and every team member, so please feel free to reach out to hr@madison-reed.com, thank you again!

5.0

Mar 3, 2021

We are Hiring!

Senior talent acquisition manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome Culture & Outstanding Leadership

Cons

No cons come to mind.

Madison Reed Response

Hi there! Thank you for taking some time to leave us feedback, we are so thrilled to learn about your positive experience!

5.0

Feb 1, 2021

What a great company

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

And amazing company that is growing quickly. They have a friendly culture and take care of their employees.

Cons

None from what I can see.

Madison Reed Response

Dear Former Employee, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback regarding your work experience with us, we appreciate it!

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Jobs at Madison Reed

Director, Product Marketing

Director, Growth Marketing

Director, Product Marketing

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist