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 30, 2026

Meaningful Work, Inconsistent Management Support

Surgery coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a great place to work. Ascension delivers good clinical care and has a strong mission to help underserved populations. I value its mission

Cons

Management, pay, and unlimited advancement.

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.

4.0

Jan 29, 2026

Great place to work

Performance improvement nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and teamwork are great.

Cons

Meet deadlines for last minute work.

5.0

Jan 28, 2026

Family

Rregistered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Each unit is different but the telemetry unit I work on is great. Management is great and helps out. You never feel alone. There is always someone willing to help when needed.

Cons

Inadequate staffing, techs that tend to disappear during the shift.

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