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

(7,652 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

46% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

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Ascension has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,652 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

2.0

Feb 14, 2026

Student nurse extern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, can travel to different hospitals

Cons

Training wasn’t good, pay was not the best

Ascension Response

4mo

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We aim to offer competitive pay at Ascension, and regret to hear that this was unsatisfactory for you during your time with us. Please know your feedback is being reflected upon, and we wish you well in your future endeavors.

5.0

Feb 12, 2026

Excellent Place to Work

Medical staff coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and fellow employees genuinely care about how our work impacts our communities.

Cons

Very demanding job. The work life balance is hard to find at times.

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words with us. We appreciate your dedication as a part of our Mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to those who need it most. Again, thank you.

3.0

Feb 11, 2026

remote

Talent sourcing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great to build your own schedule and work at your own pace

Cons

not sufficient training and not much guidance. Sink or swim mentality but lead to believe it's a team atmosphere. Not much diversity.

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave us kind words and valued feedback. We appreciate the time and hard work you dedicated to Ascension during your time with us. With that being said, please know we've forwarded your feedback to the proper department for further reflection. Thank you again, and take care.

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