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 534 reviews)); "hybrid great people to work alongside and live life with comp is really good once you get rolling" ((in 393 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 335 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 235 reviews)); "I have a great manager and assistant clinical leaders." ((in 109 reviews))

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

"low pay and short" ((in 502 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 445 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 121 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 90 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other hospitals" ((in 77 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

60% would recommend to a friend

(7,654 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 7,654 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

2.0

May 25, 2026

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Cath lab rn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can't complain about the pay but in all honesty, it's not worth the lack of respect from administration.

Cons

It's insane to say, but I think I would rather work for HCA. At least they have processes and procedures and some resources as bare minimum as they are.

Ascension Response

4w

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and concerns with us. We appreciate your candor and the perspective you provided regarding your experience. Please know that we have forwarded your comments to the appropriate team for further reflection. We value feedback that helps us identify opportunities for improvement and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

4.0

May 24, 2026

1.5 years employed

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of overtime available if you want it

Cons

Sometimes pressure to pick up overtime even if you dont want it

Ascension Response

4w

Hello. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear your positive comments regarding the opportunities available to nursing associates. We appreciate your honest feedback and have shared your comments with the appropriate team for further reflection. Thank you for the care and dedication you provided during your time with Ascension, and we wish you well in your future endeavors.

3.0

May 23, 2026

Supportive team, but administration needs improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team and physician group

Cons

Administration leaves something to be desired

Ascension Response

4w

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear your kind words about your team and physician group. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding your experience and will reflect upon your comments. Thank you for your service and dedication to our Mission.

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1.5 years employed

Supportive team, but administration needs improvement

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