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?

51% of Sanford Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sanford Health 3.2 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 (41) , 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 100 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 90 reviews)); "It was good and the benefits were to." ((in 55 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 33 reviews)); "Friendly staff and decent compansation" ((in 26 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 144 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 77 reviews)); "Low raise percentage for several years." ((in 20 reviews)); "Far too many managers and not enough expert" ((in 18 reviews)); "A bit heavy in upper management" ((in 16 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

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,445 total reviews)

Bill Gassen

64% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Sanford Health has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,445 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

Jul 23, 2025

.....Not the greatest

Patient access representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some good coworkers Forced break which was nice and not at the same time You got to help patients on the phone or in person

Cons

Not good pay (at all.) Managers didn't do much The pay and workload were way off balance

Sanford Health Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you found value in helping patients and had positive interactions with some coworkers. We recognize your concerns about pay, workload, and leadership support, and we’ll share your feedback with the appropriate teams as we continue working to improve.

3.0

Jul 23, 2025

Benefits

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A very good work atmosphere

Cons

The health insurance is the worst I’ve ever had.

Sanford Health Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoy the work atmosphere. We understand your concerns about the health insurance and will share this with our benefits team as we continue to review and improve our offerings.

4.0

Jul 23, 2025

Dishwasher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I work independently. They allow free soda and ice cream sandwiches.

Cons

Its a paycheck between jobs

Sanford Health Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoy the independence and small perks. We understand it may be a temporary role for you and appreciate the time you've spent with us.

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