Does May Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, May Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at May Institute. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at May Institute?

68% of May Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated May Institute 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at May Institute?

Direct Support Professional (DSP) (11) , Teacher Assistant (8) , Teacher (7) , Behavior Therapist (6) , Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (6) , Program Specialist (6) , Assistant Program Coordinator (5) , Assistant Teacher (5) , Direct Therapist (5) , RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (5) , Residential Counselor (5) , ABA Therapist (4) , Classroom Counselor (4) , Intern (4) , Teaching Assistant (4)

What are the pros of working at May Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly people" ((in 16 reviews)); "403 B benefits were good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Direct care staff are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the children are amazing!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Comprehensive Training" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at May Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Tough schedule for DSPs with low pay." ((in 25 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 12 reviews)); "Terrible staff can get away with nearly anything because the managers are desperate to keep staff." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours often with people not showing up for their shifts." ((in 5 reviews)); "Difficult work environment" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about May Institute layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed May Institute locations?

Randolph , West Springfield , Wilmington , Boston , Orange Park , Brockton , Revere , Jacksonville , Attleboro , Springfield , Rochelle , Chesapeake , Virginia Beach , Kansas City , Jacksonville , Italy , Houston , Atkinson , Manchester , Lu Verne , Harwich , Hyannis , Allston , Bridgewater , Hanson , Plymouth , Quincy , West Roxbury , New Bedford , North Attleboro

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May Institute reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(298 total reviews)

Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP

77% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

May Institute has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 298 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The May Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

298 reviews

3.0

Jan 21, 2025

Mission Driven Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is aligned with the mission People are excited about the work they do

Cons

pay is a struggle since it is a non-profit senior leaders are sometimes disconnected from the work at a lower level managers are not excited to adapt of change

May Institute Response

Thanks very much for your review. It is our employees who drive our mission!

3.0

Dec 6, 2024

Ehh

Corporate trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love to work with this population

Cons

Not enough trainers for the companies actual need

May Institute Response

So glad you love to work with this population! In your role, you're seeing the importance of the work first-hand, as well as the ongoing training needs. We're hopeful that some recent new hires will allow the training team to expand its reach and impact. Thanks for what you do!

3.0

Nov 27, 2024

okay

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits , lots of time off. Lots of room for promotion if you plan to stick in the ABA field

Cons

dead end if you have no desire to pursue ABA degrees, you will get burnt out easily.

May Institute Response

Hi, and thanks for reviewing. We're glad you think the benefits are great. And we agree that there are many opportunities for promotion for staff interested in Applied Behavior Analysis, especially in our schools. For staff who are interested in staying at May and advancing their careers but who are not interested in a degree in ABA, there are other options in multiple program areas and within corporate teams. We encourage those employees to talk to their supervisors and to HR to see what opportunities might be available!

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