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?

"403 B benefits were good" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great people to work with, great benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "Direct care staff are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "good opportunity having training by experts" ((in 11 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 25 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 14 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)); "Lack of recognition or appreciation for effort" ((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

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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

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Reviews by job title

71 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

Aug 19, 2014

Sad,sad,sad

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team of co-workers. Loved the people I serviced.

Cons

I thought the mission, was to up hold dignity, respect and to strengthen are clients. No what, the may is about is money an not human service. I thought as Dr's, clinicians, psychologist you hold an oath, to better a person. The CEO, doesn't care, if she did thereraises wod be better benefit packages, yearly raises, employee appreciation day, employee inservices. The direct care professional, office managers, receptionist get paid nothing, but keep this business going.

2.0

Aug 7, 2014

Sad, Sad, Sad.

House parent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The concept of the job was rewarding. The job involves caring for mentally handicapped clients and covers a wide range of responsibility. You form a bond with each individual and watch them progress and become more independent. You work with the same clients in the same house everyday so the routine stays the same. Each client gets an allowance which allows outings and various activities during the weekends. There is never a dull moment in this work environment. CPR and other health classes such as medication suspension are given.

Cons

Management at the time was terrible. They did not care for their staff or the well being of the clients. They will try to put you on PRN status so you can't advance, yet keep you on the schedule consistently. Most of the work is weekends or nights through the week. Shifts can be long and the work involved is not worth the pay.

1.0

Aug 5, 2014

Great mission, many good co-workers; middle and upper management take advantage of staff.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rewarding work; love the consumers. Some talented and dedicated co-workers. Company does good work.

Cons

No salary increases in years (I NEVER had a performance review.); promised career advancement never materialized; expensive insurance, especially for newer employees; Retribution is a way of life. New management is losing the confidence of rank-and-file staff. Some managers make people miserable until they just leave. "Anonymous" employee satisfaction surveys are not - they are really color coded & can be traced. My supervisor was given a copy of mine & she was not happy.

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