Does Ascension pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ascension employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ascension. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ascension?

60% of Ascension employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ascension 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ascension?

Registered Nurse (984) , Registered Nurse, BSN (288) , Patient Care Technician (163) , Medical Assistant (127) , PCT Patient Care Tech (104) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (66) , Nurse Practitioner (63) , Analyst (54) , Staff RN (53) , Manager (52) , Pharmacy Technician (52) , Physical Therapist (52) , Certified Medical Assistant (51) , Director (49) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (41)

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

"benefits are good and affordable" ((in 534 reviews)); "hybrid great people to work alongside and live life with comp is really good once you get rolling" ((in 393 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 335 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 235 reviews)); "I have a great manager and assistant clinical leaders." ((in 109 reviews))

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

"low pay and short" ((in 502 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 445 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 121 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 90 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other hospitals" ((in 77 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ascension layoffs in 2026?

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

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Ascension reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(7,654 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

46% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

Ascension has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,654 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ascension employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Salud industry (3.4 stars).

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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

3.0

May 7, 2026

Good bonus pay, but always understaffed

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunities to pick up bonus shifts. Bonus shifts were good pay.

Cons

Constantly understaffed. Nurses were always pulled to other floors that were not their own to work.

Ascension Response

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words regarding the opportunities available to nursing associates and the additional compensation offered through bonus shifts. We also value your candid feedback and have forwarded your comments to the appropriate team for further reflection. Thank you for your contributions during your time with Ascension, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

May 6, 2026

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Medical lab assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good managers that help you.

Cons

Lack of communication in the hospital

4.0

May 5, 2026

Supportive leaders but stagnant pay and benefits

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule and leaders that genuinely care about you and your team.

Cons

Pay and benefits have not changed much and may actually be worse than start.

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