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?

"403 B benefits were good" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great people, great starting rate" ((in 15 reviews)); "Direct care staff are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the children are amazing!" ((in 10 reviews)); "The supervision is on a hierarchy model and supervisors are available by cell phone at all times." ((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 24 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 14 reviews)); "Terrible staff can get away with nearly anything because the managers are desperate to keep staff." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours often with people not showing up for their shifts." ((in 5 reviews)); "No PTO" ((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

Feb 13, 2017

Former Lead Teacher

Senior teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experience in ABA, tuition reimbursement, benefits, great culture/coworkers.

Cons

The pay is terrible compared to public schools and it is nearly impossible to enter data/plan/write IEP's, etc AND teach students/manage behaviors. I felt we were frequently under staffed.

1.0

Jan 9, 2017

Residential Counselor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work is definitely rewarding, but the pay and the amount of harm that can come to you is definitely not worth it.

Cons

Can get hurt. high stress situations almost all of the time, poor training and upper management does not have your back when you need them to.

2.0

Sep 14, 2015

Employee Value Proposition

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I am constantly amazed by the patience, devotion and passion that our employees show to the individuals they serve.

Cons

Sometimes in a non-profit setting there are challenges with salaries and other resources so we need to find creative ways to ensure that everyone feels valued.

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