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 (296) , 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 3274 reviews)); "very divers and great pay" ((in 1850 reviews)); "As the saying goes "KP is great for people who don't need doctors...."" ((in 620 reviews)); "great work life balance and not too stressful" ((in 506 reviews)); "Good salary only and cab facility" ((in 342 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 362 reviews)); "Reactive and micromanager style senior leadership." ((in 204 reviews)); "Company does not give you access to the vacation and CE time off that you have earned." ((in 186 reviews)); "Poor customer/staff service and uninformed upper management" ((in 148 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

(14,800 total reviews)

Gregory Adams

53% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Kaiser Permanente has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 14,800 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

5.0

Dec 3, 2008

Kaiser is a great place to work

Staff nurse ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kaiser's emphasis on healthy lifestyles, customer service, and the salary/benefits packages make this the only employer I was interested in pursuing after graduation. In my department, the staff and management get along well, and for the most part enjoy working together. It makes going to work pleasdant when you feel like you are working with friends.

Cons

Not all units are lucky enough to feel supported by management. Sometimes the same union rules that ensure fairness are not flexible enough. Decision about time off have to be made very far in advance and last minutes changes can be difficult.

4.0

Dec 2, 2008

Not bad, but feel something missing.

Employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a retirement pension, most companies do not have that important retirement benefit. And there are also great health care benefits that are in addition to salary. The salary is comparable. And the hours are 40 hours per week. The vacation amount is pretty good too. The job is stable, and I rarely worry about being downsized.

Cons

There is a lot of hierarchy. In order to advance your salary range, you must be promoted up the hierarchy. Performing the job at a higher level does not pay more, and does not necessarily lead to advancements up the hierarchy b/c that requires a different skill set (managerial).

4.0

Dec 2, 2008

Kaiser is a good place to work overall.

Assistant nurse manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, benefits, strives for excellence while remaining competitive in a tough market.

Cons

Budget cuts, economy, unemployment are effecting Kaiser just like they are effecting other healthcare organizations. Becoming a huge corporation and very micromanaged.

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Jobs at Kaiser Permanente

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