Is Ascension a good company to work for?

Ascension has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 8,103 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Ascension to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Ascension have been left by employees working as Intern , Talent Advisor and Business Analyst .

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?

61% 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 (982) , Registered Nurse, BSN (286) , Patient Care Technician (163) , Medical Assistant (128) , PCT Patient Care Tech (103) , 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) (42)

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

"benefits are good and affordable" ((in 557 reviews)); "You know your work has a larger purpose; opportunity for personal and professional growth; great people to work with" ((in 388 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 338 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 223 reviews)); "I have a great manager and assistant clinical leaders." ((in 111 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 514 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 451 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 121 reviews)); "Poor staffing ratio and minimal raises" ((in 86 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other hospitals" ((in 77 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.

What Ascension locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Tucson , Newburgh , Amsterdam , Anchorage , McMinnville , Middleburg , Glendale , Kokomo , Chattanooga , Anderson

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3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(7,641 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

49% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

Ascension has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,641 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 Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews

5.0

Feb 24, 2026

Best Culture and Leadership I've Ever Experienced!

Director

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Pros

Ascension is the best place I’ve worked, period. The culture is intentionally designed, we start calls with reflections that ground us in our Mission, which changes the entire tone of how we collaborate. As a leader, I feel fully empowered and trusted to drive strategy without constant questioning. It is rare to find an environment that is this welcoming while still being driven to excellence. I feel seen, valued, and supported every single day.

Cons

As with any large, nationwide health system, navigating the matrix and complexity can take time to learn, but the team support makes it manageable.

Ascension Response

3mo

We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and being part of our Mission. Thank you for the ways you live out our Vision—Answering God’s call to bring health, healing and hope to all. It’s because of associates like you that we’re able to care for our communities with compassion and purpose.

5.0

Nov 26, 2018

A place where you are valued

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Amazing culture and exceptional benefits. Worked at other healthcare organizations and can say here you are truly valued.

Cons

Wish we had more locations where I am located.

1.0

Jul 14, 2016

Sad State of Affairs - lawsuit waiting to happen

Anonymous employee

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Ascension is a great company that offers competitive pay, great benefits and does great things for the community. I worked for Ascension many happy years before transferring to the Ministry Service Center and was shocked at the difference.

Cons

The Ministry Service Center does not represent Ascension as they should but for some reason Ascension leadership allows it to continue. The C-Suite is a boys club. The COO and his 'crew' make inappropriate comments about female staff and as they walk by. The COO has hired all of his friends from the past in Executive positions in what appears to be a way to insulate himself. Everyone knows that if you lodge a complaint your life will be made miserable until you leave. The CHRO dresses like a 17 year old in revealing clothes and neither she nor her HR staff does anything to support the associates. Leaders don't come to work until 9am and are often gone before 4p. The purpose of the center was to serve the hospitals that serve patients. Profit and bonuses are the motive for Executives not Service to Others and Service of the Poor. This place is a joke!

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