Does Kaiser Permanente pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kaiser Permanente employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kaiser Permanente. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kaiser Permanente?

69% of Kaiser Permanente employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kaiser Permanente 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kaiser Permanente?

Registered Nurse (777) , Medical Assistant (298) , Registered Nurse, BSN (276) , Customer Service Representative (252) , Project Manager (251) , Director (161) , LVN (148) , Staff RN (142) , Pharmacy Technician (136) , Physician (131) , Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (130) , Intern (122) , Manager (114) , Administrative Assistant (111) , Consultant (111)

What are the pros of working at Kaiser Permanente according to real employee reviews?

"They have great benefits and it is easy to get complacent working for this company." ((in 3268 reviews)); "very divers and great pay" ((in 1923 reviews)); "As the saying goes "KP is great for people who don't need doctors...."" ((in 611 reviews)); "great work life balance and not too stressful" ((in 492 reviews)); "Good salary only and cab facility" ((in 326 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lots of demand" ((in 773 reviews)); "Impossible for them to adequately represent you when they have the same supervisor you do and managers have access to 100% of your calls." ((in 364 reviews)); "Reactive and micromanager style senior leadership." ((in 210 reviews)); "Company does not give you access to the vacation and CE time off that you have earned." ((in 180 reviews)); "Poor customer/staff service and uninformed upper management" ((in 150 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kaiser Permanente layoffs in 2026?

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

Kaiser Permanente reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(14,810 total reviews)

Gregory Adams

54% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Veteran status

Kaiser Permanente has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 14,810 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kaiser Permanente 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

15K reviews

4.0

Nov 1, 2009

Nice place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefit package. Nice office environment. Parking on site is avaiable. Low employee turnover. Employee morale is good. Stable company.

Cons

No sick leave. Work hours are longer than in competitor companies. No work from home opportunities (at least in my department).

4.0

Oct 31, 2009

Be ready to work with clinicians who are not used to being managers!

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Interaction with patients anc Community - KP perks and employee discounts - Emphasis on diversity and special groups

Cons

- Politics - Clinicians who are not qualified for management positions - Changes made without frontline support

5.0

Oct 30, 2009

Great Place to Work

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kaiser provides competitive pay and great benefits. Excellent advancement opportunities. Management is very open and communicative. Very fulfilling play to work.

Cons

In some ways, Kaiser is typical of other big, bureaucratic companies. It can be easy to feel lost but support is there if you need it. It helps to be a self starter.

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Jobs at Kaiser Permanente

Housekeeping Attendant - Variable Shifts and Schedules

Disability Claims Processor On Call