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) , Nurse Practitioner (4) , Operations Manager (4)

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

"The benefits are great and you have a variety of choices to go with" ((in 31 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great people Caring providers Teamwork toward a common goal" ((in 19 reviews)); "There is a positive work environment" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Management is terrible and not transparent" ((in 34 reviews)); "Low salary, pto, benefits, Minimal options for career development" ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers have no experience and are terribe to staff as well." ((in 6 reviews)); "PTO must be earned based on hours per week worked." ((in 6 reviews)); "Day shift attitudes, inefficent upper management, phlebotomy" ((in 6 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

Akron Children's reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(472 total reviews)

Chris Gessner

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Akron Children's has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 472 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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472 reviews

5.0

Aug 31, 2020

The best

Pharmacist

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Pros

Akron Children’s is a place where people truly care!

Cons

I truly love my job

Akron Children's Response

5y

As a company, we know that providing quality care to our people can only lead to success in the workplace. We look forward to continuing to thrive with you.

3.0

Aug 30, 2020

Worth Checking Out

Clinical outpatient therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Over all staff has very good clinical skills.

Cons

Expectation of required sessions per day/per week does not foster a well balanced lifestyle and protection from burnout.

Akron Children's Response

5y

Thank you for your current service as a Clinical Outpatient Therapist on our team. We couldn’t agree more that work-life balance and providing quality of care for both our patients and our employees are top priorities. We appreciate your feedback.

5.0

Aug 18, 2020

Loved my time here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I loved working here. Would still be working here if I hadn't relocated to another state.

Cons

Salaries are a little lower by national standards, but not by much

Akron Children's Response

5y

We’re so glad to hear about your positive experience with our team. Thank you for your kind review and your time spent at Akron Children’s.

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