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.

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Ascension reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(7,652 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

46% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

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).

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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

2.0

Dec 6, 2010

associate degree in nursing

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flex options, large hospital with many dept's and needs.

Cons

semi private rooms too small for equiptment and unsafe. high acuity in progressive care area and not enough staff or support. not enough nursing support and pt's often go without the care they need or deserve.

3.0

Nov 8, 2010

OK Stuff

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

cheerful friendly people / co-workers who cared about you as a person and wanted you to succeed. Great experience. Never a dull moment.

Cons

Almost too busy to think sometimes. Long shifts and hard work, always asking to pick up extra shifts and work more hours.

2.0

Nov 3, 2010

Not a Good Work Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits package but changing daily.

Cons

Poor executive leadership. They seem incapable of making a decision and sticking to it.

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