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 (985) , 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 535 reviews)); "You know your work has a larger purpose; opportunity for personal and professional growth; great people to work with" ((in 377 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 345 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 227 reviews)); "I have a great manager and assistant clinical leaders." ((in 114 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 501 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 457 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 121 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 90 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.

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Ascension reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(7,652 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

46% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (7,652 reviews)

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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

Dec 22, 2025

PMHNP

Psychiatric nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues, welcoming environment, generous PTO

Cons

No opportunity for any bonus structure or incentives

3.0

Dec 22, 2025

ENTRY LEVEL

Behavioral health technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, entry level experience, coordinated care

Cons

Turnover, red tape, internal bias

4.0

Dec 20, 2025

Work

Clinixal specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff is amazing and welcoming

Cons

No kitchen at night small hospital

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