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 97 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 85 reviews)); "Some good benefits but very very restrictive for health coverage and options." ((in 54 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 33 reviews)); "The staff are great." ((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 147 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 80 reviews)); "Has not changed in years for inflation and raises are low." ((in 23 reviews)); "Far too many managers and not enough expert" ((in 19 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

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Sanford Health

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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Apr 2, 2025

Sanford

Certified athletic trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employees to work with.

Cons

Horrible leadership at VP and Director and above levels.

Sanford Health Response

We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding leadership and compensation. We recognize the importance of fair pay and equitable recognition across all levels of the organization. Leadership accountability and employee well-being are priorities, and feedback like yours is vital as we continue to work toward a better workplace for everyone.

3.0

Mar 31, 2025

Meh

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from anywhere is it

Cons

Basically everything else is a con

Sanford Health Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you value the flexibility of working from anywhere. We understand there are areas where we need to improve, and we take your concerns seriously. Continuous feedback helps us work toward enhancing the overall experience for our employees.

4.0

Mar 31, 2025

good

Pharmacy technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company, better pay elsewhere

Cons

can't think of any at this time

Sanford Health Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you view Sanford Health positively. We understand that competitive pay is important, and we're always looking for ways to ensure we remain competitive in the market. Your input is valuable as we continue to evolve and improve.

Viewing 112 - 114 of 1,447 Reviews

Jobs at Sanford Health

Principal Applications Architect

Clinical Applications Support Analyst - Inpatient

Senior Network Engineer

Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Sioux Falls