Is Duke Health a good company to work for?

Duke Health has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,426 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Duke Health to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Duke Health have been left by employees working as Physical Therapist , Pharmacy Technician and Research Assistant .

Does Duke Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Duke Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Duke Health. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Duke Health?

61% of Duke Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Duke Health 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Duke Health?

Registered Nurse (252) , Registered Nurse, BSN (87) , Clinical Nurse II (37) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (33) , Clinical Research Coordinator (31) , Administrative Assistant (24) , IT Analyst (23) , Nurse Practitioner (22) , Research Assistant (19) , Clinical Nurse (18) , Financial Care Counselor (18) , Pharmacy Technician (17) , Physician (17) , Director (16) , Medical Assistant (16)

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

"Great benefits and the lab I worked in was very flexible on hours to accommodate my family needs." ((in 339 reviews)); "Great people and wonderful to work with" ((in 80 reviews)); "coworkers were great and loved going to work!" ((in 65 reviews)); "good culture and camraderie among staff and faculty" ((in 48 reviews)); "Work/life balance is good." ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Pay increases are low and pay is low even if you are a nurse" ((in 245 reviews)); "Not flexible Salary is low" ((in 64 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and inconvenient" ((in 54 reviews)); "Senior leadership all too easily rests on their laurels and in an effort to "keep it positive" avoid having the crucial conversations and speak honestly." ((in 38 reviews)); "Unprofessional Managers" ((in 30 reviews))

What are employees saying about Duke Health layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Duke Health locations?

Durham , Raleigh , Cary , Morrisville , Chapel Hill , Burlington , Wake Forest , Apex , Research Triangle Park , Mebane , Hillsborough , New York , Creedmoor , Charlotte , Henderson , San Antonio , Chicago , Oxford , Stem , Asheville , Monroe , Erwin , Efland , Rougemont , Roxboro , Franklinton , Holly Springs , Knightdale , Youngsville , Zebulon

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Duke Health reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,321 total reviews)

David W. Zaas, MD, MBA

66% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

Duke Health has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,321 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Duke Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Jul 10, 2025

Good benefits, not great hospital APP leadership

Physician assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and team within the department.

Cons

Not very competitive salary, but you pay for the name of going to Duke.

Duke Health Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with the great benefits and supportive team at Duke Health. At Duke Health, we work diligently to ensure our Total Rewards offerings are competitive. As a top employer in the Triangle, we understand the importance of competitive salaries and remain committed to continuously evaluating our Total Rewards – pay, benefits, and incentives – to support team members.

5.0

Jul 10, 2025

Great place to work

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fully supported by Manager and co-workers.

Cons

Relatively lower pay compared to other area systems.

Duke Health Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with supportive managers and co-workers at Duke Health. At Duke Health, we work diligently to ensure our Total Rewards offerings are competitive. As a top employer in the Triangle, we understand the importance of competitive salaries and remain committed to continuously evaluating our Total Rewards – pay, benefits, and incentives – to support team members.

5.0

Jul 8, 2025

Found a great job!

Prmo

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Comfortable environment, flexible management, proactive options for growing your career, positive encouragement, lack of harsh confrontation, and personable management.

Cons

Always super busy, sometimes feels overwhelming. Because there is so much support and so many resources, it is easy to get lost in expectations,

Duke Health Response

9mo

It is so great to hear that you have loved your career at Duke Health and we have supported you with a comfortable working environment, positive encouragement, and supportive management. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! It’s important to hear your feedback and we appreciate the opportunity to learn more and address opportunities that exist within our organization.

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