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)); "Another reason I love my MK is the extra money that it has allowed my family." ((in 34 reviews)); "based, great training, friends" ((in 32 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"poor management to deal with." ((in 25 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 5 reviews)); "The culture has become toxic, driven by cliques and favoritism." ((in 5 reviews)); "Office politics is really bad." ((in 4 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).

Ratings by demographic groups

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Gender

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Feb 2, 2009

Mary Kay, a job you can be proud of....and its FUN!!!

Independent beauty consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work at my convenience. Succeed at the rate I want to. No pressure from recruiters or directors. If I need to take time off, I don't have to ask for it. Great rewards program. Beautiful cars to drive....for free!!! Its a product that will always be needed. Teaches women how to take care of their skin, and keep it looking young and beautiful. Women I work with are wonderful, and support you in everything you do!!

Cons

All commission right now. Hard to get your clientel in the beginning. Takes a strong commitment if you really want it to work successfully. Have to get used to people telling you "no"!!

5.0

Jan 26, 2009

How great is Mary Kay?

Independent beauty consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can set your own hours, and if "Life Happens" you can take time off, still make money and know that your business will still be there when you are ready to jump back in. As long as you keep your upline informed they will always be there to help you grow. You can take ideas that others have had and use them your self. They do not mind if you copy someone elses ideas as long as they are successful

Cons

You have to develop discipline and set goals. If you are not used to this starting and maintaining may be difficult. You need good organizational skills and plans of action.

5.0

Jan 18, 2009

Mary Kay believes in empowering women; teaching her to believe in herself to make her dreams come true,

Ind sales director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Philosophy of God 1st, family 2nd, career 3rd. A Christian based company.

Cons

You are in business for yourself so you must have a schedule for yourself. You have to be disciplined.

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