Does Mary Kay pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mary Kay employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mary Kay. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mary Kay?

74% of Mary Kay employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mary Kay 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mary Kay?

Independent Beauty Consultant (199) , Consultor (133) , Consultor De Vendas (63) , Consultor De Beleza (56) , Consultor Sênior (47) , Consultor De Beleza Independente (44) , Consultant (36) , Diretor De Vendas Independente (33) , Diretor (30) , Líder De Grupo (26) , Sales Associate (25) , Beauty Consultant (24) , Independent Consultant (23) , Sales Director (22) , Customer Service Representative (18)

What are the pros of working at Mary Kay according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great to have" ((in 73 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and I enjoyed my projects." ((in 61 reviews)); "I love having my college degree but I love the quick and great money you can make!" ((in 32 reviews)); "Pay is good and competitive." ((in 31 reviews)); "Training is excellent for those who choose to get it." ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mary Kay according to real employee reviews?

"poor management to deal with." ((in 24 reviews)); "Better communication between groups are to be desired." ((in 7 reviews)); "buidling, cronyism, backstabbing and bullying are rampant and often encouraged by upper management." ((in 6 reviews)); "Office politics is really bad." ((in 6 reviews)); "The culture has become toxic, driven by cliques and favoritism." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mary Kay layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mary Kay layoffs and their outlook for job security at Mary Kay in 2026.

Mary Kay reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,019 total reviews)

Ryan Rogers

73% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

Mary Kay has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,019 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mary Kay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

3.0

Jun 5, 2014

9 out of 10 of these reviews are from independent sales force members, not from employees

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Beautiful building, good pay and benefits. Nice people. Sales force is amazing.

Cons

Slow, decision by committee. U.S. division is stagnant and territorial (from the top). Old fashioned management styles and lots of puffed up egos. Prime positions tend to go to those won't rock the boat or think outside the box.

5.0

Jun 5, 2014

There is truly a special Company

Senior sales director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An outstanding Corporate Company that puts is sales force and customers as top priority. I have been with Mary Kay for over 20 years and have worked the business very part time to eventually full time. You will grow personally and you will gain great life and business experience. The products are highly researched and fair priced. The Mary Kay Ash Foundation continues to make a difference in many areas in addition to Breast Cancer Research and Prevention of Domestic Violence. And 50% profit for a starter??? Why not! A great opportunity you can run with at your pace.

Cons

You actually have to book appointments and put some effort in :) The payoffs are many, but for those who have no discipline or zero interest in developing any, or who enjoy living in the negative moment, this company is probably not for you. But luckily at 40 years strong in 35 plus countries and debt free...it will thrive just fine with or without you :)

1.0

May 16, 2014

Sad that God is 'used' and they destroy, rather than enrich women's lives.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Finding a CMO who can actually take the business to the next level and who has the respect of the Sales Force and the following of many.

Cons

How popular are you? You can determine whether you are in trouble or not based on whether the HR leaders are talking to you. If you are considered popular, they love you....The IT department aren't taught anything except how to kiss up to leaders for promotions. They have no skills to take away from their time with the company.

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