Does Melmark pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Melmark employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Melmark. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Melmark?

61% of Melmark employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Melmark 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Melmark?

ABA Counselor (56) , ABA Therapist (17) , Special Education Teacher (6) , Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (5) , Director (5) , Program Manager (5) , ABA Residential Counselor (4) , Education Coordinator (3) , Residential Counselor (3) , ABA Classroom Counselor (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Program Manager (2) , BCBA (2) , Behavior Support Specialist (2) , Direct Support Staff (2)

What are the pros of working at Melmark according to real employee reviews?

"Great training" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great pay and rewarding experience" ((in 14 reviews)); "The benefits are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great staff to work with" ((in 8 reviews)); "Lots of support from supervisor and supportive work environment" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Management does not care about the kids or it’s employees." ((in 26 reviews)); "Upper management is awful and condescending." ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours and being moved to other houses frequently" ((in 6 reviews)); "There is no such thing as time off." ((in 6 reviews)); "There is extreme favoritism and management will turn on you in a heartbeat if you express an opinion they don't like." ((in 5 reviews))

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3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(241 total reviews)

Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA

72% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

Melmark has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 241 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Melmark employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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241 reviews

5.0

Oct 6, 2025

Dream job

Educational coordinator

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely rewarding work Organization supportive of professional development of staff Organizational values are clear and the dedication to helping individuals with disabilities become their best selves is unparalleled

Cons

The work is very demanding, and amount of work can fluctuate significantly depending on students’ changing needs

Melmark Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Melmark and your dedication to our mission first work. We're committed to providing a professional and positive working environment for our team along with an extensive benefits package and professional development opportunities. We are always trying to improve and continue to grow!

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Supportive environment, but long hours lead to burnout

Aba counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of feedback/orientation that prepares you. Behaviors is crazy but people always come help

Cons

Long hours, burn out, same schedules

3.0

May 27, 2026

Rewarding work with children but limited advancement options

Aba therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with amazing children and a kind team

Cons

Difficulty to move up within the feild without a BCBA

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