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 544 reviews)); "hybrid great people to work alongside and live life with comp is really good once you get rolling" ((in 382 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 343 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 227 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 114 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 495 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 454 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 124 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 88 reviews)); "Top down communication poor" ((in 72 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

(7,652 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 7,652 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).

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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

4.0

Feb 7, 2026

Supportive environment

Nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy onboarding, good training, lots of support

Cons

Big unit, changing assignments, too many alarms

Ascension Response

4mo

hank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Nursing associates account for over one-third of our total associate population. That means you are a part of a collective, united by one goal; to provide compassionate, personalized care to all - especially to those in need. We thank you for your service and dedication to our Mission.

4.0

Feb 7, 2026

Great Company

Staff chaplain

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive & Mission-focused. Values spiritual care. Great team and educational benefits.

Cons

Overworked staff, salary not keeping up with cost of living, variable shifts with long hours make it difficult to do other work/gigs to support self and family.

Ascension Response

4mo

Hello. Thank you for your candor. Our Mission, Vision and Values guide everything we do. We strive to be the voice for those most vulnerable as we advocate for a just society. We will reflect upon your additional feedback. Thank you for your service and dedication to our Mission.

5.0

Feb 6, 2026

Talent Acquisition

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, mission driven, and great leadership!

Cons

The insurance is not the best.

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for such kind words! We thank you for your dedication to our Mission, helping us to provide personalized and compassionate care to all. We are proud to have you as part of our team.

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