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 people to work with, great benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "403 B benefits were good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Direct care staff are great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the children are amazing!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Training was great" ((in 10 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 15 reviews)); "Terrible staff can get away with nearly anything because the managers are desperate to keep staff." ((in 6 reviews)); "Difficult work environment" ((in 4 reviews)); "compensation is inadequate, and PTO is difficult to use." ((in 3 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

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

May Institute

May Institute reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(71 total reviews)

Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP

79% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

71 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

Return to all reviews

5.0

Jun 5, 2026

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of opportunity to grow in many fields if you’re interested in this population. Management does their best to advocate for higher pay and compensation (sometimes unsuccessful). The orientation trainings are the best- so detailed and informative

Cons

Lack of resources are always a con in this field

1.0

Feb 9, 2026

Okay for Employees, Difficult for Humans

Assistant program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Training was great -Team was fun to work with

Cons

-Pay was awful -Physical & Emotional Abuse going on within the group homes towards the individuals in the home.

May Institute Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you found value in the training and team environment during your time at May. May has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Every employee is expected and required to report any incidents of concern immediately. We take concerns regarding the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve very seriously and remain committed to maintaining high standards of care, professionalism, oversight, and accountability across all of our programs.

3.0

Oct 1, 2025

.

Behavior technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, different shifts and good pay

Cons

The management doesn’t really care about the staff or the individuals.

Viewing 1 - 3 of 71 Reviews

Jobs at May Institute

Behavior Specialist (BCBA) - $5K Sign-On Bonus

Assistant Program Coordinator

Director of Clinical Standards

Program Coordinator (PC)

Lead Special Education Teacher