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?

59% of Ascension employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ascension 3.4 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 554 reviews)); "You know your work has a larger purpose; opportunity for personal and professional growth; great people to work with" ((in 384 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 331 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 225 reviews)); "I have a great manager and I like the people I work with." ((in 120 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 512 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 460 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 117 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 88 reviews)); "Top down communication poor" ((in 74 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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Item: Ascension
Rating: 1
Author: Former employee - Senior Director Marketing

3.5

59% 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 Salud industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

5.0

Feb 22, 2026

Great Place to Work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teams and leadership. I always feel supported.

Cons

Change is always inevitable. You have to be able to adapt quickly.

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your kind words. Ascension's success is built upon the strength and dedication of our associates. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with your team and your leadership. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere for all our associates. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate your contribution to our organization. Once again, thank you, and take care.

1.0

Feb 19, 2026

Great People, Bad Organization

Senior director marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Talented, committed people who believe in the mission.

Cons

Highly bureaucratic, a bias toward inaction, no support for overcoming organizational obstacles to getting the work done.

Ascension Response

4mo

Hello. Thank you for sharing your feedback and concerns with us. We appreciate your insight and recommendations where we can become better as an organization. We will reflect upon them and wish you well in your future endeavors.

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