Does May Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, May Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at May Institute. This rating has improved by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at May Institute?

74% of May Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated May Institute 3.8 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, great starting rate" ((in 17 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 9 reviews)); "The supervision is on a hierarchy model and supervisors are available by cell phone at all times." ((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 27 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 12 reviews)); "Terrible staff can get away with nearly anything because the managers are desperate to keep staff." ((in 7 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.

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3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(297 total reviews)

Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP

77% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

May Institute has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 297 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

297 reviews

5.0

Feb 5, 2026

Work That Challenges You and Supports You

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Meaningful, purpose-driven work that makes a real impact -Strong relationships and a collaborative, supportive culture -Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development -Smart, committed colleagues who care about quality and ethics -Values of respect, belonging, and integrity are lived—not just stated

Cons

-Work can be demanding and fast-paced at times -Change and growth can bring evolving priorities -High expectations may feel challenging for some -Cross-functional coordination can occasionally take time

May Institute Response

1mo

Thank you for joining May, and for your hard work and for sharing your insights.

1.0

Jun 5, 2026

Great client interactions overshadowed by poor management and inconsistency

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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

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

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Jobs at May Institute

Direct Support Professional

Educational Administrator

Director of Enrollment Management

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