Does Akron Children's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Akron Children's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Akron Children's. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Akron Children's?

56% of Akron Children's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Akron Children's 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Akron Children's?

Registered Nurse (49) , Medical Assistant (19) , Scheduling Coordinator (9) , PSR I (8) , Staff RN (8) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (7) , RN Staff Nurse (7) , Registered Nurse, BSN (6) , Occupational Therapist (5) , Secretary (5) , Social Worker (5) , Certified Medical Assistant (4) , Licensed Practical Nurse (4) , Operations Manager (4) , Operations Supervisor (4)

What are the pros of working at Akron Children's according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and a positive family like atmosphere" ((in 27 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 21 reviews)); "Most people are nice and helpful" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 16 reviews)); "There is a positive work environment" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Akron Children's according to real employee reviews?

"Day shift attitudes, inefficent upper management, phlebotomy" ((in 7 reviews)); "Low salary, pto, benefits, Minimal options for career development" ((in 7 reviews)); "Raises historically are 2" ((in 6 reviews)); "Managers have no experience and are terribe to staff as well." ((in 6 reviews)); "Inconsistent training" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Akron Children's layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Akron Children's locations?

Akron , Boardman , Youngstown , Cleveland , Kent , Canton , Medina , New York , Cuyahoga Falls , Hudson , Twinsburg , Alliance , Hartville , Massillon , North Canton , Amherst , Beachwood , Lodi , Lorain , Wadsworth , Mansfield , Belpre , Portage , Wooster , Girard , Austintown , Boardman , Ellet

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Akron Children's reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(471 total reviews)

Chris Gessner

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

Akron Children's has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 471 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Akron Children's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

471 reviews

3.0

Jan 12, 2019

Technical employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hospital mission for the kids

Cons

IT within a hospital is different then any other organization. Proceed with caution

Akron Children's Response

Thank you for your feedback. We look to provide a the culture of caring we are known for within all departments. Reviews like yours let us know how we are doing.

2.0

Jan 7, 2019

Tunnel Vision Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are generally happy and the aim is truly to help patients and families.

Cons

A lot of ‘that’s how it’s always been done’ mentality. Promotions based on seniority and not qualifications fuels this mentality.

Akron Children's Response

We appreciate your feedback. It is a priority of ours to nourish an environment of learning here at Akron Children’s. Making sure that promotions are earned and deserved is important to this cultivation. To voice additional concerns, please contact our Human Resources department at (330) 543-8330.

2.0

Jan 2, 2019

More Diversity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ACH is great I recall when it used to be Rainbow Children's Hospital in the Akron area. They still remain committed to the children.

Cons

Have pure autonomy among the departments. I would like to see more diversity in leadership roles. More men in clinical leadership roles such as director of nursing or an African American female in a team lead in clinical laboratory or IT&S. This is a rarity in Akron and Canton areas. It is fairly common in Cleveland area hospitals but is cut very short in Akron and Canton why. I have seen and interacted with many diverse groups teaching but none are hired in this area?

Akron Children's Response

Thanks so very much for your review. Akron Children’s Hospital is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, disability, or other protected classifications to the extent required by applicable laws. We celebrate the diversity of thought, skill and experience and believe that all combined these factors help Akron Children's create a workforce that is inclusive and reflective of our diverse patient population, as well as the communities we serve.

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