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 (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 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

(1,446 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 1,446 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

3.0

Apr 10, 2025

good

Family nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

a good sense of teamwork

Cons

a heavy patient load at times

Sanford Health Response

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the strong sense of teamwork. We understand that a heavy patient load can be challenging at times, and we’re continuously looking for ways to improve workload balance. Your feedback is valuable to us!

4.0

Apr 8, 2025

Flexible

Personal care technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have flexible hours available.

Cons

Pay is not the highest but there is nice people.

Sanford Health Response

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you appreciate the flexible hours and the positive environment. We understand that compensation is important, and we’re continuously working to improve. Your input is valuable to us!

5.0

Apr 8, 2025

Great Leadership & Support Team

Sourcing strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really impressed by the leadership and the opportunities for growth. Management really listens and empowers team members. Great benefits and work/life balance.

Cons

Honestly, I don't have any cons to add. Best employer I've worked for.

Sanford Health Response

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re impressed with the leadership and growth opportunities. It's great to know that management’s support and the work/life balance have made a positive impact. We truly value your feedback!

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