Is Duke Health a good company to work for?

Duke Health has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,436 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at Duke Health to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Duke Health have been left by employees working as Physical Therapist , Pharmacy Technician and Research Assistant .

Does Duke Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Duke Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Duke Health. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Duke Health?

59% of Duke Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Duke Health 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Duke Health?

Registered Nurse (252) , Registered Nurse, BSN (88) , Clinical Nurse II (37) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (33) , Clinical Research Coordinator (31) , Administrative Assistant (24) , IT Analyst (23) , Nurse Practitioner (23) , Financial Care Counselor (19) , Research Assistant (19) , Clinical Nurse (18) , Pharmacy Technician (17) , Physical Therapist (17) , Physician (17) , Director (16)

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

"Benefits are great and is one of the rare employers that still offers a pension." ((in 356 reviews)); "Great people and wonderful to work with" ((in 80 reviews)); "coworkers were great and loved going to work!" ((in 62 reviews)); "good culture and camraderie among staff and faculty" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 44 reviews))

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

"Pay increases are low and pay is low even if you are a nurse" ((in 247 reviews)); "Not flexible Salary is low" ((in 60 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and inconvenient" ((in 58 reviews)); "Senior leadership all too easily rests on their laurels and in an effort to "keep it positive" avoid having the crucial conversations and speak honestly." ((in 38 reviews)); "Mid level managers don't always take their employees into account when making decisions." ((in 30 reviews))

What are employees saying about Duke Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Duke Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at Duke Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Duke Health locations?

Durham , Raleigh , Cary , Morrisville , Chapel Hill , Burlington , Wake Forest , Apex , Research Triangle Park , Mebane , Hillsborough , New York , Creedmoor , Charlotte , Henderson , San Antonio , Chicago , Oxford , Stem , Asheville , Monroe , Erwin , Efland , Rougemont , Roxboro , Franklinton , Holly Springs , Knightdale , Youngsville , Zebulon

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Duke Health reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(704 total reviews)

David W. Zaas, MD, MBA

66% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

704 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

Mar 28, 2022

Large Health system

Occupational therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredible benefits, above average pay

Cons

Grab bag of large health system problems from bureaucratic red tape to lack of focus on the individual employee

3.0

Mar 23, 2022

Great resources, terrible pay

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Patient transport, phlebotomy, access to all modern healthcare has to offer

Cons

Compensation for the amount of work nurses do is low and they keep it there because "working at Duke is a priviledge"

Duke Health Response

Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you have had access to all that modern healthcare has to offer during your career at Duke Health. We want to ensure that team members are supported in both work and in life with comprehensive benefits that let you plan your future. Know that is why we are continually looking at ways to improve our Total Rewards Program. This calendar year that will include additional investments in pay for team members, including nurses.

1.0

Mar 17, 2022

Sinking ship

Perfusionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Still searching for PROs in this job.

Cons

Duke Perfusion Department is a sinking ship and staff are getting off the boat fast! Duke Perfusion salary has been unable to compete for many years but during this critical time in the nation this department has proven they won’t be able to keep up. Staff are leaving at a rate of 2-3 per month and no one is accepting jobs (not even new grads). My advice: start your career elsewhere where leadership shows appreciation of perfusion through actions and not words. Staff have never left at a faster rate than with the current chief and this pattern will continue until the chief is dismissed. In addition to inadequate salary you must subtract the following from your take home pay: >$150/month parking ~$360 NC License Fee Continuing education is not guaranteed to be funded and only up to $1000!!! What a joke. $130/year Board Certification

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