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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Extremely political with no room for advancement - Family Nurse Practitioner VA Boston Healthcare System Employee Review

3.0

Apr 24, 2023

Family nurse practitioner

Recommend

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Pros

The federal govt benefits are good, and I love working with the veteran population

Cons

Change is not something that is easily seen at the VA. Management doesn't discipline/fire problem employees. To advance, you have to be in the "In crowd"

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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

Recommend

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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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