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 1% 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 23 reviews)); "Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 21 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 14 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 12 reviews)); "visionary leadership, values" ((in 10 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 10 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 6 reviews)); "All communication is done thru Slack." ((in 5 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

Madison Reed "management" Reviews

3.0

Dec 2, 2020

Great Concept, CEO is Wonderful, Management NEEDS WORK

Color crew

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, telecommuting, room for advancement

Cons

Rude middle management, often disorganized, clicky and sometimes catty coworkers, Department head had weird priorities

Madison Reed Response

5y

Hi there and thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We'd love an opportunity to gain further understanding from you about your time with Madison Reed and how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to us at hr@madison-reed.com. Thank you again.

4.0

Oct 30, 2021

Great Coworkers + Culture

Receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

TIPS, Management, Coworkers, Work From Home + Culture

Cons

Pay doesn't compensate for inflation+cost of living.

Madison Reed Response

4y

Dear Former Employee, Thank you for taking time to provide us with feedback, and appreciate it greatly! We invite you to contact HR@madison-reed.com to provide any additional information that we can learn from. Thanks again!

5.0

Jul 21, 2020

Living the Madison Reed Values!

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I feel like I belong here and that I am a part of a family. It is easy living the values when you work for a company like Madison Reed. The CEO Amy is the real deal. She LIVES, EATS and BREATHES Madison Reed. She is a Compassionate, Empathetic, Mother, Wife and Owner...she also makes you feel like you are important to the Brand. Actually...she convinces you of that, and I believe that with my whole heart. Upper management is supportive and respectful of our abilities to run our Color Bar as if it was our own, but are there in a split second if we need their assistance or support. Truly an amazing company.

Cons

I"ll let you know if I experience one

Madison Reed Response

5y

Hi, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are absolutely thrilled to learn that you are enjoying your time working at Madison Reed, and that you feel personally aligned with the company values of Love, Joy, Responsibility, Trust, and Courage. Feedback is so important to us and greatly appreciate it!

3.0

Dec 18, 2020

Great place to work

Area manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Let's you grow with the company

Cons

Upper management need improvement with communication and training.

Madison Reed Response

5y

Hello! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback, as it allows us to continue to grow and improve as a company, thank you.

4.0

Oct 26, 2021

Driven leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Madison Reed has a leader, Amy Errett, who is driven to tackle all the challenges in life. The company's mission is to disrupt the hair color industry and they've been successful at that. By supporting only their own product line in their Hair Color Bars they have an edge to deliver the best in customer service, which is what the company strives to excel at no matter the cost. Transparency is evident, with the CEO talking amongst the team about tough issues in our world and how they can be addressed.

Cons

There are some rough spots with management changes and staying focused on specific strategies.

Madison Reed Response

4y

Dear Anonymous Employee, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us! We are committed to learning from each and every team member, and you are welcome to reach out to us directly at HR@madison-reed.com to better understand your experience. Thank you!

5.0

Sep 22, 2020

Amazing

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, management, culture, and work life balance oh and pay

Cons

none that I can think of at the moment

Madison Reed Response

5y

Dear Current Employee - thank you so much for leaving us feedback, we are absolutely thrilled to learn that you're enjoying being part of the MR team in Bethesda, MD!

5.0

Aug 27, 2021

Great place to work

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of growth opportunities. Management is transparent and supportive. Paid and on going training. Great benefits for full time employees and management.

Cons

No split shifts available at this time.

Madison Reed Response

4y

Dear Current Employee, We appreciate the time you've taken to share feedback with us and we are so happy to hear your experience has been 5 stars! Thank you.

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

4y

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.

5.0

Nov 1, 2020

Wonderful!

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, great management, fantastic CEO

Cons

I personally have none, love it!

Madison Reed Response

5y

Dear Former Employee, we thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, we greatly appreciate it!

Madison Reed

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Driven leadership

Amazing

Great place to work

Money Motivated

Wonderful!

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