Does Penn State Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penn State Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penn State Health. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penn State Health?

68% of Penn State Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penn State Health 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penn State Health?

Registered Nurse (78) , Registered Nurse, BSN (29) , Medical Office Associate (16) , Medical Assistant (9) , Resident Physician (9) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Medical Office Assistant (7) , Patient Care Assistant (PCA) (7) , Manager (6) , Physician (6) , EMT-B (5) , Licensed Practical Nurse (5) , Scheduling Coordinator (5) , Staff RN (5) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (4)

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

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 97 reviews)); "Like the area Coworkers are great" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 32 reviews)); "Friendly staff and great interdepartmental communication" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good PTO" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Poor management and pay." ((in 55 reviews)); "low pay and can be very hectic" ((in 51 reviews)); "LARGE disconnect between manager and director" ((in 15 reviews)); "Their salary is average. ." ((in 14 reviews)); "Politics, some favoritism and many medical errors." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Penn State Health locations?

Hershey , Camp Hill , Reading , Lancaster , Harrisburg , State College , Philadelphia , Enola , Hummelstown , Chicago , Virginia Beach , Houston , Chambersburg , Gettysburg , Mechanicsburg , Middletown , Mount Joy , Ronks , Jenkintown , Pottstown , Pittsburgh , Minersville , Bernville , Millheim , Hanover , Wellsville , York , Boston , Atlanta , Fargo

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3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(712 total reviews)

Dr. Michael Kupferman

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

Penn State Health has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 712 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Penn State Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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712 reviews

5.0

Apr 20, 2026

Inspiring colleagues but a slow pace

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the people are very inspiring to work with.

Cons

The pace is very slow.

Penn State Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your positive 5-star review and for the kind words about your colleagues. We're glad that comes through. As an academic health system, research is central to who we are. The work you and our research teams do every day touches patients and communities across the region and beyond. Thank you for being part of Penn State Health.

3.0

Apr 14, 2026

Flexible schedule but poor salary compared to market

Fnp c

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule Pto gains quickly

Cons

Salary is poor in comparison to local market Pay is set; not compensated well for high productivity of merit

4.0

Apr 11, 2026

Review of employment

Patient care coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, and pay was great

Cons

None, great place to work

Penn State Health Response

2mo

Thank you for the positive review. We’re glad you're enjoying your time at Penn State Health. Your feedback is a reminder of why we’re committed to providing a workplace where every team member can thrive and grow. Thank you for living out our RITE values each day.

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