Does Erikson Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Erikson Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Erikson Institute. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Erikson Institute?

64% of Erikson Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Erikson Institute 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Erikson Institute?

Program Manager (3) , Research Assistant (3) , Clinician (2) , Developmental/Infant Mental Health Specialist (2)

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

"The people you work with are wonderful and helpful." ((in 4 reviews)); "The supervisors and director are fantastic at helping you balance the work." ((in 3 reviews)); "for profit environment with a good work/life balance" ((in 3 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"An obsession with consultants, management fads, and "strategic planning" has led to demoralized staff who very clearly realize the current administration lacks any coherent vision or leadership, other than raising senior administration's own profile." ((in 5 reviews)); "Pay can be too low." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Erikson Institute redundancies in 2026?

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

Erikson Institute Reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

Mariana Souto-Manning

Not enough data to show CEO approval

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (46 reviews)

Erikson Institute has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Erikson Institute 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

46 reviews

1.0

18 Feb 2025

Poor leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The mission of preparing professionals that work with children and families.

Cons

Self-absorbed leadership that places importance on perceptions and forgetting the work.

3.0

29 Oct 2024

Meaningful Work and Great Coworkers - Poor Business Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working at Erikson was an incredibly fulfilling experience. The ability to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families was deeply rewarding, and I felt a strong sense of appreciation from both clients and colleagues. My supervisor and teammates were supportive and dedicated, creating a collaborative environment that fostered professional growth and camaraderie.

Cons

My experience at Erikson was marred by significant issues at the executive level. It became apparent that the leadership lacked the necessary skills to effectively manage a non-profit organization. This mismanagement led to financial instability, which ultimately placed undue pressure on staff members to compensate for decisions made higher up. As a result, the stress on front-line workers increased, and it detracted from the primary mission of providing quality care.

4.0

21 Sept 2024

better together

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

flexible working hours of working

Cons

Bad coffee, low hike, low salary

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Jobs at Erikson Institute

Development & Engagement Coordinator

Chicago, IL

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USD 50K - USD 60K /yr

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