Does Penn State Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penn State Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penn State Health. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penn State Health?

68% of Penn State Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penn State Health 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penn State Health?

Registered Nurse (78) , Registered Nurse, BSN (29) , Medical Office Associate (15) , Medical Assistant (9) , Resident Physician (9) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Medical Office Assistant (7) , Patient Care Assistant (PCA) (7) , Manager (6) , Physician (6) , EMT-B (5) , Licensed Practical Nurse (5) , Scheduling Coordinator (5) , Staff RN (5) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (4)

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

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 96 reviews)); "Like the area Coworkers are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "Great people at the organization" ((in 29 reviews)); "Friendly staff and great interdepartmental communication" ((in 20 reviews)); "Taking time off is an easy process." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"low pay and can be very hectic" ((in 49 reviews)); "Bad managers thrive by bullying those who take initiative." ((in 16 reviews)); "Low salary, doctors can be arrogant" ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about their employees." ((in 9 reviews)); "Definitely some blatant have favoritism" ((in 8 reviews))

What Penn State Health locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Lancaster , Harrisburg , Hershey , State College

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3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(710 total reviews)

Dr. Michael Kupferman

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

Penn State Health has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 710 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Penn State 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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710 reviews

1.0

Sep 24, 2025

Unfair treatment during orientation

Patient care associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing benefits, and career opportunities

Cons

Very cliquey and female dominated, I’m a male so I had

Penn State Health Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found value in our benefits and career opportunities, but we’re sorry that your orientation experience left you feeling unsupported. That’s not the experience we want for any team member. At Penn State Health, our goal is to build a workplace where every employee feels respected, welcomed, and included, guided by our RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. Feedback like yours helps us see where we can do better and continue to strengthen our culture. We appreciate your contributions during your time here and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Aug 15, 2025

Poor management but good coworkers

Pharmacist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and friendly coworkers

Cons

Poor management and pay. Only has Cerner as EMR which is far worse than EPIC.

Penn State Health Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and perspective. Your input helps us identify where we can grow. We are in the midst of a systemwide transition to Epic as our EMR, which we believe will enhance both the employee and patient experience once complete.

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

I really enjoy it!

Discharge nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Penn state holy spirit has been wonderful. I feel the hospital makes patient-centered care a priority. They also invest in staff development. Management is very approachable and responsive to feedback. My team has great team work and are very supportive. Pay is competitive and they have plenty of opportunities to assist with advancing your career.

Cons

Healthcare is tough at times but with a good team it makes it easier.

Penn State Health Response

9mo

We’re so glad to hear about your positive experience as a Discharge Nurse at Penn State Health. Your feedback is a reminder of why we’re committed to providing a workplace where every team member can thrive and grow. Thank you for living out our RITE values each day. We encourage you to share your insights with your leaders or through our employee feedback channels so we can continue to make Penn State Health a great place to work.

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