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 redundancies in 2026?

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

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They're in it for money only. - Assistant Program Coordinator May Institute Employee Review

2.0

Jul 30, 2020

Assistant program coordinator

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Pros

-Great benefits options -Plenty of overtime

Cons

-Management has clear employee favorites -They're focused on keeping their job easy, as opposed to doing what's best for clients -Abuse of clients went un-investigated -Sexual harassment went un-investigated -Pay is terrible -They don't care about injured employees past what is required by law

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5.0

Jul 1, 2026

Anonymous employee

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May Institute has been a great place to grow and enhance my career. I started in an entry-level position over a decade ago and have been promoted along the way to a direct-level position. They have fostered my educational and professional growth with highly-qualified supervisors and meaningful collaboration. They value employees well-being and satisfaction.

Cons

The work can be challenging, but the people are amazing!

1.0

Jun 5, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

opportunity to work with amazing clients who will brighten your day if you have a passion and understanding for this field and compassion for this population

Cons

- Poor upper management - Lack of consistency across departments - Standards and operations vary depending on the person and are not consistent across all employees - Failure to take action against allegations of abuse - Lack of oversight - Abundance of unqualified staff being hired - Disregard for staff well-being and burn out risks

May Institute Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns regarding leadership, consistency in operations, employee well-being, and workplace culture seriously. Creating a supportive, accountable, and respectful environment for all employees is a priority, and feedback such as yours helps identify areas for focus.

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