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 89 reviews)); "Like the area Coworkers are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 31 reviews)); "Friendly staff and great interdepartmental communication" ((in 23 reviews)); "Generous PTO, if you can use it." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"low pay and can be very hectic" ((in 52 reviews)); "Good managers give up." ((in 18 reviews)); "Their salary is average. ." ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about their employees." ((in 8 reviews)); "Definitely some blatant have favoritism" ((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

(711 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 711 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

711 reviews

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

4mo

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

3mo

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.

5.0

Jan 22, 2026

Hershey Medical Center

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

RN Pay good, variety of units, easily transfer to different units.

Cons

Difficult to take real break and step off unit in ICU.

Penn State Health Response

4mo

Thank you for your 5-star review and for recommending Penn State Health. We’re glad to hear you're enjoying your experience at Hershey Medical Center. We also appreciate your feedback about the importance of breaks. We hope you can find time to visit the Zen Den during your shifts and recharge. Supporting our nurses remains a priority. Thank you for all you do for our patients.

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