Does Sanford Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sanford Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sanford Health. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sanford Health?

53% of Sanford Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sanford Health 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sanford Health?

Registered Nurse (118) , Patient Access Representative (54) , Registered Nurse, BSN (42) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (23) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (23) , Patient Care Technician (18) , CNA (15) , Intern (14) , Staff RN (14) , Pathology Technician (13) , Manager (12) , Administrative Assistant (10) , Director (10) , Respiratory Therapist (9) , Licensed Practical Nurse (8)

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

"My coworkers are great people who made my experiance that much better every day that I came in." ((in 98 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 88 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 32 reviews)); "Friendly staff and decent compansation" ((in 28 reviews)); "I've always felt that leadership is available for questions and great at getting back with answers to questions I have." ((in 21 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for some of the tasks we have to do and put up with" ((in 147 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 80 reviews)); "Poor benefits in vision and dental" ((in 50 reviews)); "Low salary and raises yearly at only 3 percent." ((in 21 reviews)); "Far too many managers and not enough expert" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sanford Health layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sanford Health locations?

Fargo , Sioux Falls , Bismarck , Bemidji , West Fargo , Aberdeen , Vermillion , Thief River Falls , Moorhead , Alexandria , Worthington , Mandan , Minneapolis , Dickinson , Minot , Brookings , Rapid City , Watertown , Canby , Jackson , Perham , Tracy , Sheldon , Klamath Falls , Wahpeton , East Sioux Falls , Kuna , Richmond , Marshfield , El Mirage

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Sanford Health reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,447 total reviews)

Bill Gassen

60% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Sanford Health has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,447 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sanford 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

May 5, 2012

An okay place to work if you don't want to advance professionally

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff is respectable, hours are reasonable, there are perks for volunteering your time towards a non-profit organization. Senior management communicates through email.

Cons

Health insurance is extremely expensive, and copays can be high. There is also little to no chance for advancement unless you are a nurse. I have been trying to contact human resources for a month about chances for job advancement when I receive my bachelor's degree, with no response. It seems that the only way you can really be appreciated here is if you are a nurse, at least the system dedicates an entire year to you. Other people in other job roles are left by the wayside.

3.0

Jan 9, 2009

I have like working there less over the 17 years I have been there

Physical therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Home health schedule is very flexible

Cons

Senior leadership is not on the side of the employee

1.0

Aug 14, 2025

Poor management

Administration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

More about the money vs good quality patient care. Takes admissions knowing centers are struggling for staff. All about the $$$

Cons

Executive Nursing leadership style is punitive vs supportive cross those in charge and you are gone. It’s sad HR knows the issues but doesn’t support the employee and the culture continues to spiral. It is like a toddler throwing a tantrum. Completely unprofessional and the good staff are leaving as quickly as they can. The parent company Sanford has no idea how GSS is bringing down the Sanford Name and reputation. Someone needs to have a direct conversation with the staff and review exit interviews.

Sanford Health Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re truly sorry to hear about your concerns and the challenges you’ve described. Feedback like this is important as we continue working to improve our culture, leadership support, and the experience of both our staff and patients. We value the dedication of our team members and will continue striving to create a positive and supportive workplace.

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