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 (25) , 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 22 reviews)); "Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 21 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 12 reviews)); "visionary leadership, values" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great team, great management, fantastic CEO" ((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 8 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 , Long Beach , Woodland Hills , Roseville , Bethesda , Washington , Garland , Katy , Westlake Village , Corte Madera , San Ramon , Walnut Creek , Kirkland , Tampa , Rochester Hills , Coconut Creek , Coral Gables , Davie

Madison Reed reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(291 total reviews)

Amy Errett

74% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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Madison Reed has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 291 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).

Reviews by job title

291 reviews

5.0

Apr 13, 2026

Made me like doing hair again

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Limited service for more clients in one day, more money and team working environment.

Cons

Haven’t seen anything that’s is a con

Madison Reed Response

1mo

Hey Beautiful, Hi there, Thank you for sharing such an inspiring review! We truly value your courage in discussing your experiences, as it helps us shape our story and ensures we stay aligned with our core values. We are thrilled to continue supporting your professional growth here! Warmly, The People Team at MR Xoxo, The People Team at MR

5.0

Jul 7, 2026

Great team and growth opportunities, but transparency lacking

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

eduation, growth within the company, amazing team, fair pay, with commission and tips.

Cons

company transparency. not clear communication when we are suppose to get our refresh of the salon.

5.0

May 14, 2026

The entire experience reflected a company that values both professionalism and people.

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A company that cares about employee’s professional training.

Cons

I can only see Pros so far.

Madison Reed Response

1mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience. Your courage to share your experiences is vital to our narrative. We’re excited to see where your career journey takes you with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

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