Does Quest Diagnostics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Quest Diagnostics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Quest Diagnostics. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Quest Diagnostics?

52% of Quest Diagnostics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Quest Diagnostics 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Quest Diagnostics?

Phlebotomist (485) , Medical Technologist (207) , Specimen Processor (126) , Lab Assistant (114) , Cerified Phlebotomist (109) , Lab Technician (83) , Phlebotomist II (54) , Forensic Scientist (51) , Patient Service Representative (51) , Customer Service Representative (45) , Clinical Laboratory Scientist (44) , Physician Account Executive (42) , Specimen Technician (41) , Account Executive (39) , Medical Laboratory Scientist (35)

What are the pros of working at Quest Diagnostics according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits with the company are good for me and my family" ((in 679 reviews)); "Pay was good and the work is not overwhelming" ((in 387 reviews)); "I have been able to meet a few really great people who are trying to make a difference" ((in 251 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and committed to company's mission" ((in 129 reviews)); "Work life balance is good because they don't expect you to work more than your 40 hours." ((in 89 reviews))

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

"They under pay and keep bad employees and supervisors." ((in 100 reviews)); "poor upper management, didn't value other employee's input" ((in 95 reviews)); "Shows favoritism when promoting" ((in 93 reviews)); "As long as you are under a good manager it is a great place to work.." ((in 84 reviews)); "long hours and mandatory ot" ((in 69 reviews))

What are employees saying about Quest Diagnostics layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Quest Diagnostics layoffs and their outlook for job security at Quest Diagnostics in 2026.

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3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(5,665 total reviews)

Jim Davis

58% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Quest Diagnostics has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 5,665 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Quest Diagnostics 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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6K reviews

3.0

Oct 10, 2013

Quick and dirty

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is pretty decent. good benefits

Cons

not flexible. rules and policy consistently changing

4.0

Sep 17, 2013

Great company to work for.

Manager, engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company is true to its Values, integrity and patience care.

Cons

Large corporation with minimal opportunities for advancement.

5.0

May 18, 2011

Great ..... It's the best position I've ever held

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work and family balance is great ....They try really hard to have a very open and free work climate as long as the work is moving ...

Cons

This years bonuses were really poor (could be economy).... but I see increased spending in other areas ... some serious questions on senior management's busness direction/decisions

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