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 535 reviews)); "hybrid great people to work alongside and live life with comp is really good once you get rolling" ((in 389 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 343 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 229 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 115 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 507 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 450 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 120 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 91 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other hospitals" ((in 73 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

(7,652 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 Santé industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

5.0

Oct 26, 2025

So so

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People were quite nice and friendly

Cons

Too long working hours in general

Ascension Response

7mo

Hello. Thank you for sharing your valued feedback with us. Our Mission, Vision and Values guide everything we do. We appreciate your honest feedback and have passed it along for further reflection. Thank you for your dedication as a part of our Mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to those who need it most.

5.0

Jul 1, 2026

Good company to work for

Rn care manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good health benefits, work life balance

Cons

As with any healthcare organization, constant changes

5.0

Jun 4, 2026

Flexible job great for young people

Dining room server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible a good job for young people

Cons

No cons amazing time there

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So so

Good company to work for

Flexible job great for young people

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