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?

"good benefits and a positive family like atmosphere" ((in 31 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great people Caring providers Teamwork toward a common goal" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 18 reviews)); "There is a positive work environment" ((in 14 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)); "Day shift attitudes, inefficent upper management, phlebotomy" ((in 7 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)); "Raises historically are 2" ((in 5 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

(472 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 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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Reviews by job title

472 reviews

3.0

Jan 7, 2020

Was always proud to be part of the team

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and always makes sure employees follow policy and procedures

Cons

13 years of excellent reviews and had one bad year because of a domestic violence issue that was being taken care of and they terminated me

Akron Children's Response

Thank you for your feedback. The physical safety and security of our employees is important to what we do. If you’d like to voice additional concerns, please contact our Human Resources department at (330) 543-8330.

5.0

Sep 13, 2019

Great place to work

Certified pharmacy technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great management and incentive programs

Cons

Not the best healthcare benefits

Akron Children's Response

Thank you for your review. One of our priorities is to ensure our employees feel valued through competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Please contact your HR rep to ensure that you are taking full advantage of the benefits we offer.

4.0

Sep 12, 2019

excellent mission and staff

Parent partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meaningful work in a great facility

Cons

Hospitals have a corporate culture that sometimes butts up against the compassion that is needed

Akron Children's Response

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We definitely agree that Akron Children’s is a great facility and even more importantly, we are making a difference in the lives of our patients. Thank you for your commitment to our mission.

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