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 540 reviews)); "You know your work has a larger purpose; opportunity for personal and professional growth; great people to work with" ((in 385 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 347 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 228 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 111 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 523 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 447 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 119 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 88 reviews)); "Top down communication poor" ((in 75 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

(7,653 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

46% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (7,653 reviews)

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Ascension has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,653 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 Sanità industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

5.0

Sep 1, 2021

Good place

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly people and helping managers

Cons

Work-life balance not so good

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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