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

Penn State Health reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(712 total reviews)

Dr. Michael Kupferman

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

712 reviews

4.0

Feb 7, 2026

good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provides flexible time off hours every July

Cons

When you requested time off, we never knew if it was approved until the schedule came out. This process could be improved

Penn State Health Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your positive experience and the time you spent with Penn State Health. We appreciate the honest feedback about the time-off approval process. Your comments help highlight opportunities to improve transparency and consistency in scheduling. We wish you all the best in your next chapter.

4.0

Feb 3, 2026

RN

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, good insurance, great tuition perks

Cons

Need more advanced technology, RNs don’t feel heard by the higher ups

Penn State Health Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate hearing what’s working for you, as well as your honest feedback about technology and feeling heard by leadership. Those are important concerns, and we’re continuing to look for ways to make meaningful improvements. Thank you for your dedication to Penn State Health and, most importantly, to our patients.

2.0

Jan 26, 2026

Below Market salary

Physical therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great staff and benefits available

Cons

Salary is way below market with minimal opportunity for upward growth in salary. Pay is based solely on years of licensure.

Penn State Health Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Compensation is an important part of the employee experience, and we continue to evaluate our pay practices to stay competitive. We appreciate the time you spent with Penn State Health and wish you the best.

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