Does May Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, May Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at May Institute. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at May Institute?

70% 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, 3.8 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?

"Great benefits package, lots of earned leave offered" ((in 15 reviews)); "Friendly people" ((in 14 reviews)); "Direct care staff are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the children are amazing!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Training was great" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Tough schedule for DSPs with low pay." ((in 26 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 15 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)); "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

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(298 total reviews)

Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP

79% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (298 reviews)

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May Institute has an employee rating of 3.7 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).

Reviews by job title

298 reviews

1.0

Jun 27, 2017

Behavioral Assistant

Behavior assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers are very supportive. Required classes are paid for. Great skill-set maintenance.

Cons

Extremely unprofessional, poor management from the top down. Unethical management. Worst pay in my lifetime. Poor insurance options. No opportunities for advancement.

2.0

Feb 1, 2017

Ok

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Time off and over times is good when available

Cons

Lack of communication and need to show appreciation to staff

2.0

Jan 5, 2017

Lack of communication

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The aim of the company is to make a difference in people's lives

Cons

Complete lack of communication with employees

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Jobs at May Institute

Administrative Assistant

Direct Support Professional

Assistant Program Coordinator