Does Melmark pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Melmark employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Melmark. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Melmark?

53% 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, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Melmark?

ABA Counselor (57) , 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)); "The benefits are great" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great pay and rewarding experience" ((in 14 reviews)); "Lots of support from supervisor and supportive work environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "Some BA's have a sense how important the direct care staff are to the clients improvement in behaviors." ((in 5 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 25 reviews)); "Upper management is awful and condescending." ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours and being moved to other houses frequently" ((in 5 reviews)); "Work/life balance is difficult." ((in 4 reviews)); "favoritism, lack of objectivity with long" ((in 4 reviews))

Melmark Reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(243 total reviews)

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

65% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture and values

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

Melmark has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 243 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).

Reviews by job title

243 reviews

5.0

3 Jun 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

5.0

6 Oct 2025

Dream job

Educational coordinator

Recommend

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

8mo

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

16 Sept 2025

Salary increases!

Lead special education teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Our CEO continues to be dedicated to making sure salaries are competitive and has at times provided increases outside of annual raises in order to do so!

Cons

The bar is set very high, but is that really a con?

Melmark Response

8mo

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!

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