Is Ascension a good company to work for?

Ascension has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 8,107 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 (983) , 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 536 reviews)); "You know your work has a larger purpose; opportunity for personal and professional growth; great people to work with" ((in 385 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 342 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 233 reviews)); "I have a great manager and I like the people I work with." ((in 114 reviews))

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

"low pay and understaffed" ((in 505 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 461 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 120 reviews)); "Small raises based on company success" ((in 88 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other hospitals" ((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.

What Ascension locations have received the highest employee ratings?

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

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Ascension reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(7,645 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 7,645 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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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

5.0

Feb 24, 2026

Best Culture and Leadership I've Ever Experienced!

Director

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

4.0

Jun 12, 2026

Never knew what you had until it's gone

Registered nurse

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the better non-profit organizations for healthcare within the Chicagoland area; simple and flexible to employees while protecting their employed staff.

Cons

Suffers from what all big organizations and companies succumb to - not a lot of pay increase

4.0

Jun 11, 2026

Opportunities for growth but high turnover

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many opportunities for growth Decent benefits for medical, vision and dental

Cons

High employee turnover Pay could be better

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