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?

74% of Madison Reed employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Madison Reed 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Madison Reed?

Colorist (32) , 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) , Shift Leader (4) , Stylist (4) , Associate Colorist (3) , Colorist Assistant (3)

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

"Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 24 reviews)); "Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 20 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 13 reviews)); "Leadership is amazing and really care about their people." ((in 10 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 6 reviews)); "All communication is done thru Slack." ((in 5 reviews)); "Training is also a bit unclear, no structure and is all learn on the fly for most roles." ((in 4 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

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Madison Reed

Madison Reed reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(56 total reviews)

Amy Errett

76% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

56 reviews

Reviews about "Career Development"

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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

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.

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!

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

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.

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Jobs at Madison Reed

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Shift Lead, Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist