Is Inova a good company to work for?

Inova has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 3,085 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Inova to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Inova have been left by employees working as Clinical Technician II , Certified Surgical Technologist and Nurse Practitioner .

Does Inova pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Inova employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Inova. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Inova?

80% of Inova employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Inova 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Inova?

Registered Nurse (327) , Registered Nurse, BSN (151) , Clinical Technician (87) , Patient Access Representative (31) , Staff RN (30) , Clinical Technician I (28) , Clinical Technician II (28) , Medical Assistant (25) , Manager (24) , Unit Secretary (21) , Patient Access Associate II (19) , Physician (18) , Clinical Research Coordinator (17) , Physical Therapist (16) , Director (15)

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

"Great benefits and job satisfaction" ((in 276 reviews)); "The moral and people are great." ((in 117 reviews)); "Amazing staff and great attending physicians" ((in 96 reviews)); "Very flexible and great coworkers" ((in 87 reviews)); "Good Work life balance internally" ((in 42 reviews))

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

"Low pay and could be more flexible" ((in 232 reviews)); "Poor management and disconnect from their employees" ((in 182 reviews)); "Salaries seem low for the amount/type of work and the high cost of living in the area" ((in 53 reviews)); "Bad managers continue to exist and the cycle continues with the next victim." ((in 46 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely horrible" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about Inova layoffs in 2026?

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

What Inova locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Reston , Lansdowne , Leesburg , Chantilly , Ashburn , Arlington , Fair Oaks , Mount Vernon , Fairfax , Woodbridge

Inova reviews

3.8

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,787 total reviews)

J. Stephen Jones

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

Inova has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,787 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Inova 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

3K reviews

1.0

May 26, 2026

Great coworkers but terrible pay and environment

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pple to work with

Cons

Pay was terrible and unhealthy work environment

Inova Response

2d

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you worked alongside great colleagues and built positive relationships during your time at Inova. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding compensation and the work environment. Creating a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and able to thrive is important, and feedback like yours helps us better understand where improvements may be needed. We appreciate the contributions you made during your time with us and wish you the very best moving forward.

4.0

May 25, 2026

Fair pay and benefits, but corporate structure limits growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair pay, good benefits, many locations for internal transfers

Cons

Corporate structure, limited growth potential in certain fields

Inova Response

2d

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions over the past several years. We’re pleased to hear that you value the compensation, benefits, and the ability to explore opportunities across our many locations through internal transfers. We also appreciate your perspective regarding career growth in certain fields. As a large and evolving healthcare system, we understand that advancement opportunities can vary by role and specialty. Feedback like yours helps us better understand where employees would like to see additional development pathways and career progression opportunities. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

2.0

May 21, 2026

Great team experience overshadowed by poor leadership and pay

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you have a good team its great

Cons

Leadership doesn't care or listen, Pay is below average especially for the wealthiest county in the country and the largest health system in the area.

Inova Response

5d

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that your team has been a positive part of your experience at Inova. A collaborative and supportive team environment is something we work hard to foster. We take your concerns about leadership and compensation seriously. Ensuring that our leaders are actively listening to and supporting their teams is a priority, and feedback like yours is important as we continuously work to evaluate and improve the experience for our team members across the organization.

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