Is Inova a good company to work for?

Inova has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 3,100 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Inova to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Inova have been left by employees working as ICU Registered Nurse , Clinical Technician II and Nurse Practitioner .

Does Inova pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Inova?

80% of Inova employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Inova 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Inova?

Registered Nurse (332) , Registered Nurse, BSN (151) , Clinical Technician (87) , Patient Access Representative (32) , Staff RN (30) , Clinical Technician I (28) , Clinical Technician II (28) , Medical Assistant (26) , Manager (24) , Unit Secretary (21) , Patient Access Associate II (19) , Physician (18) , Clinical Research Coordinator (17) , Nurse Practitioner (16) , Physical Therapist (16)

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

"Good Benefits ( Medical/Dental/PTO (was fair)" ((in 281 reviews)); "The moral and people are great." ((in 112 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and try their best despite being overworked." ((in 94 reviews)); "Very flexible and great coworkers" ((in 92 reviews)); "Good work life balance luckily" ((in 46 reviews))

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

"Low pay and could be more flexible" ((in 233 reviews)); "Poor management and disconnect from their employees" ((in 181 reviews)); "Salaries seem low for the amount/type of work and the high cost of living in the area" ((in 46 reviews)); "Bad managers continue to exist and the cycle continues with the next victim." ((in 46 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely horrible" ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Inova layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Inova locations?

Fairfax , Falls Church , Alexandria , Leesburg , Arlington , Ashburn , Sterling , Mount Vernon , Fair Oaks , Springfield , Washington , Annandale , Lorton , Vienna , Woodbridge , Lansdowne , Chantilly , Reston , Salt Lake City , Dulles , Herndon , Manassas , Merrifield , Loudoun Heights , Richmond , Virginia Beach , Kirkland , Dumfries , Dallas , Fair Oaks

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3.8

80% would recommend to a friend

(836 total reviews)

J. Stephen Jones

82% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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3.0

May 9, 2026

Growth opportunities overshadowed by low pay and weak benefits

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity for growth, move internally to new unit or different hospital, shift differential is comprable

Cons

Call pay is low, management frequently changes, pay is lower than local for-profit hospitals, benefits are not great

Inova Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your continued dedication to Inova. It's great to hear that the opportunities for internal growth and movement across units and facilities have been a positive aspect of your experience. We acknowledge your concerns about compensation, benefits, and management consistency. Feedback like yours is important as we continuously work to ensure our team members feel valued and supported, and we'll continue evaluating our offerings and leadership practices to better meet the needs of our clinical staff.

3.0

Apr 17, 2026

Great benefits but minimal annual raises

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are great in this system

Cons

Raises are minimal each year

Inova Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your years of dedication to Inova. We're glad to hear that our benefits have been a meaningful part of your experience. We acknowledge your concerns about annual raises and appreciate your feedback as we continuously evaluate our compensation offerings to ensure our team members feel valued and recognized for their contributions.

4.0

Mar 24, 2026

Inova

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The unit has a very positive culture. Management is supportive, prioritizes employee well-being, and works to maintain appropriate staffing levels while adhering to safe staffing ratios.

Cons

Low pay compared to its competitors.

Inova Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's wonderful to hear that your unit's culture is positive, and that leadership prioritizes your well-being and safe staffing. These are commitments we take seriously across Inova. We acknowledge your concerns about pay and appreciate you sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours helps us continue to ensure that our team members feel valued and supported in their careers.

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