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 (103) , 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 546 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 351 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 234 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 513 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 444 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 122 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 94 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other hospitals" ((in 78 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

(7,651 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 7,651 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

3.0

Jan 22, 2026

Ok

Rn utilization review

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote, nice coworkers, regular messaging in the chat

Cons

Lack of flexibility, leadership at the time was also new

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for the feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the remote nature of your role and the connection with your coworkers. We value your input on leadership and flexibility as we work to improve the experience for our teams. Best of luck to you!

3.0

Jan 22, 2026

na

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you move around the company

Cons

the pay is not the best

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve been able to take advantage of internal growth opportunities and move within Ascension. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding pay. Your insights are valuable in our ongoing efforts to enhance our workplace.

4.0

Jan 22, 2026

Pay

Rn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some units are great and well managed

Cons

Always looking to cut funding

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for your review! Ascension associates are our greatest strength. We value your honest feedback. Your dedication as part of our Mission of providing personalized, compassionate care is truly appreciated.

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