Does VA Boston Healthcare System pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, VA Boston Healthcare System employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at VA Boston Healthcare System. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at VA Boston Healthcare System?

79% of VA Boston Healthcare System employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated VA Boston Healthcare System 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 VA Boston Healthcare System?

Registered Nurse (11) , Health Science Specialist (5) , Nurse Practitioner (4) , Research Assistant (3) , Research Health Science Specialist (3) , APPE Pharmacy Student (2) , Optometry Resident (2) , Postdoctoral Fellow (2) , Registered Nurse, BSN (2)

What are the pros of working at VA Boston Healthcare System according to real employee reviews?

"The federal govt benefits are good, and I love working with the veteran population" ((in 14 reviews)); "great job great people loved it" ((in 5 reviews)); "great coworkers and hours aren't too bad" ((in 3 reviews)); "Learned a lot from the staff" ((in 3 reviews)); "Work/life balance is excellent!" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed VA Boston Healthcare System locations?

Boston , West Roxbury , Brockton , Jamaica Plain , New York , Chandler , San Juan , Mission Viejo , Burlington

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Great pay and benefits-- not conducive to research - Health Science Specialist VA Boston Healthcare System Employee Review

3.0

Apr 8, 2019

Health science specialist

Recommend

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Pros

GS pay is much better for researchers than the average in Boston; Great benefits; Very friendly and social atmosphere

Cons

There are too many obstacles and red tape to efficiently run a research lab within the VA; Even when you don't interact with patients regularly, there's definitely a sexist overtone in the halls and public spaces

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5.0

Mar 12, 2026

Physician, hospitalist

Recommend

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Pros

Wonderful patients, staff and a collegial academic atmosphere

Cons

Limited career growth potential unfortunately

3.0

Dec 12, 2025

Researcher

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Pros

- opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration - parking garage

Cons

- red tape - need to have a good group of coworkers, people can get burnt out

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