Is Ascension a good company to work for?

Ascension has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 8,117 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 59% 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?

59% of Ascension employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ascension 3.4 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 (985) , Registered Nurse, BSN (289) , Patient Care Technician (163) , Medical Assistant (127) , 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) (41)

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

"benefits are good and affordable" ((in 544 reviews)); "hybrid great people to work alongside and live life with comp is really good once you get rolling" ((in 387 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and helpful for a first job" ((in 348 reviews)); "The staff is great and friendly" ((in 242 reviews)); "I have a great manager and assistant clinical leaders." ((in 108 reviews))

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

"low pay and short" ((in 503 reviews)); "Poor management and organization hospital to hospital" ((in 447 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 117 reviews)); "Poor staffing ratio and minimal raises" ((in 90 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other hospitals" ((in 80 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 are the top reviewed Ascension locations?

Austin , Indianapolis , Milwaukee , Nashville , Detroit , Jacksonville , Saint Louis , Pensacola , Chicago , Wichita , Tulsa , Kalamazoo , Birmingham , Baltimore , Waco , Southfield , Warren , Racine , Murfreesboro , Novi , Evansville , Binghamton , Appleton , Grand Blanc , Round Rock , Mobile , Hoffman Estates , Panama City , Washington , Elk Grove Village

Ascension reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(7,653 total reviews)

Eduardo Conrado

46% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

Ascension has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,653 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 26, 2026

Great leadership, caring environment

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My team is great - leadership cares about their employees. There are lots of ways to continue your education and I love the medical missions done in the community. No place is perfect, but I've worked for other large healthcare systems in the Indy area and this has been the best one! They have internal employees in place if you want to move into a different role/department.

Cons

The charting system is not the best. Most patients and staff are used to EPIC, so moving to that system would be a patient satisfier since it's easy to use and they've probably used it elsewhere, and it would bring new clinical staff up to speed more efficiently. Hopefully one day we will switch.

Ascension Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your kind words. Ascension's success is built upon the strength and dedication of our associates. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with your team and continued education opportunities. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere for all our associates. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate your contribution to our organization. Once again, thank you!

4.0

Feb 24, 2026

Good experience

Patient care technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people and were very understanding of scheduling

Cons

low salary and heavy work load

Ascension Response

4mo

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words about your co-workers. We appreciate your constructive feedback and have forwarded your comments along to the proper team for further reflection. Thank you again, and we wish you well on your future endeavors.

5.0

Feb 24, 2026

Best Culture and Leadership I've Ever Experienced!

Director

Recommend

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

4mo

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.

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