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 540 reviews)); "You know your work has a larger purpose; opportunity for personal and professional growth; great people to work with" ((in 385 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 347 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 228 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 111 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 523 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 447 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 119 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 88 reviews)); "Top down communication poor" ((in 75 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.

Ascension reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(7,653 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

46% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (7,653 reviews)

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Ascension has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,653 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).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

4.0

Feb 16, 2026

Good company

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Manager was great. I would world there again

Cons

Not much negative about them.

Ascension Response

4mo

Hello. Thank you for sharing your kind words with us. We are thrilled to hear you valued the benefits and opportunities at Ascension. We wish you the best in your next endeavors and hope you will consider Ascension again in the future. Take care.

5.0

Feb 15, 2026

Excellent and supportive

Registered nurse manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent and supportive management, cares about their employees

Cons

Each units success is completely manager dependent

Ascension Response

4mo

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such meaningful compliments. We wish you the best in your future endeavors, and appreciate the impact you’ve made during your time at Ascension. Take care.

5.0

Feb 14, 2026

Good company

Staff pharmacist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Good working environment * Good system

Cons

* Some departments have too many layers, takes long time to get issues resolved.

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your kind words. Ascension's associates represent our greatest strength, so we are motivated to foster teamwork, collaboration and ensure that each associate can provide constructive feedback. Again, thank you, and take care.

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