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?

59% of Ascension employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ascension 3.4 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 554 reviews)); "You know your work has a larger purpose; opportunity for personal and professional growth; great people to work with" ((in 384 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 331 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 225 reviews)); "I have a great manager and I like the people I work with." ((in 120 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 512 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 460 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 117 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 88 reviews)); "Top down communication poor" ((in 74 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

59% would recommend to a friend

(7,652 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

46% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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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

4.0

Jan 31, 2026

Volunteer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great for building resume and references

Cons

Long hours followed by not fully comped lunches

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're grateful for your dedication to our Mission and proud to have you as part of the Ascension team.

3.0

Jan 31, 2026

Not bad. Could be worse.

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of free classes and certifications available.

Cons

Pay is not competitive. There are new grads making the same as an experienced nurse. Can't imagine working there for the rest of my life.

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

Jan 30, 2026

Good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company and team to work for

Cons

no cons to share at this time

Ascension Response

4mo

We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and being part of our Mission. Thank you for the ways you live out our Vision—Answering God’s call to bring health, healing and hope to all. It’s because of associates like you that we’re able to care for our communities with compassion and purpose.

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Volunteer

Not bad. Could be worse.

Good company

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