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 104 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 88 reviews)); "Some good benefits but very very restrictive for health coverage and options." ((in 56 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 37 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 142 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 77 reviews)); "Low salary and raises yearly at only 3 percent." ((in 22 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

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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

5.0

Dec 5, 2014

Decision Support Analyst

Decision support analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Due to large size of company, there are many sources from which to get help when needed.

Cons

I felt my position would have gone much easier w/ a computer science degree and/or a few years of experience already doing "Decision Support Analyst" type tasks @ a similar job prior to getting this position.

4.0

Nov 6, 2014

Great Environment to Learn and Grow

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful staff and co-workers that care about you as an individual as well as are open to communication and collaboration. Sanford research provides a great learning environment that is constantly changing and progressing as science advances. Provides opportunities to work individually but also to develop strengths and skills of a great team-member. Also has great flexibility and has a relatively non-stressful work atmosphere.

Cons

Does not have the best opportunities for advancement within the company. Can be slightly segregated under the large Sanford umbrella.

2.0

Nov 1, 2014

I am a retired employee before Sanford 'took over' North Country Health Services and boy am I glad I was able to flee.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Other than having a job there are no pros. Humans who care for the patients that generate the revenue Sanford scrabbled for are treated like lower life forms. Every person I encounter who knows that I retired spill their guts about how awful it is. Mostly they keep their heads down and wait for the arrow to settle in the bullseye on their back. If I have any elective surgery it won't be at a Sanford facility. I will go elsewhere. If in case of trauma and I have no choice then I will be requesting an itemized statement and a list of procedure codes.

Cons

This is a morally and ethically bankrupt capitalistic health care organization. While clinical services have arrived here that are good on a clinical level the administrative goals are completely reprehensible when it comes to treatment of employees. Just follow the money.

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