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 (778) , 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 3260 reviews)); "Great pay and resources for time spent" ((in 1895 reviews)); "As the saying goes "KP is great for people who don't need doctors...."" ((in 614 reviews)); "Great work life balance and peaceful" ((in 501 reviews)); "Good salary and job stability" ((in 329 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lots of demand" ((in 786 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 350 reviews)); "Reactive and micromanager style senior leadership." ((in 219 reviews)); "Company does not give you access to the vacation and CE time off that you have earned." ((in 191 reviews)); "Poor customer/staff service and uninformed upper management" ((in 145 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

(14,812 total reviews)

Gregory Adams

54% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Kaiser Permanente has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 14,812 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

2.0

Jul 24, 2012

Disorganized

Database developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is good and the work is interesting

Cons

The company is very big and very disorganized. If I need to get something done or access to a system, no one knows how to request it. Local IT can't perform simple tasks, so they end up getting outsourced. Once it gets to India, simple tasks take months to complete.

1.0

Jun 2, 2012

Fly with the turkeys

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

KPGA employs many good people with good intentions. They care about the work they do in the community they serve. The KP pursuit of a diverse workforce.

Cons

The company is extremely liberal and, as such, condones mediocrity within its ranks. If you enjoy slogging through meeting after meeting with co-workers that would be considered average or below average at other companies, and a generally slow work environment, you’ll enjoy KP. If you are bright, creative, and a high performer, seek other healthcare or insurance organizations to share your talent. You will not fit in KP. Diversity serves many well - but not all.

1.0

May 20, 2012

HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benifit package and pay.

Cons

Unfair representation by the nursing union, UNAC. Senior management encourages back stabbing. Not a positive work place. No options for open communication.

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Jobs at Kaiser Permanente

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