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 (16) , 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 98 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 32 reviews)); "Like the area Coworkers are great" ((in 30 reviews)); "Nice staff at the hospital" ((in 22 reviews)); "Taking time off is an easy process." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"low pay and can be very hectic" ((in 52 reviews)); "Good managers give up." ((in 17 reviews)); "Their salary is average. ." ((in 13 reviews)); "Some upper management doesn’t care about staff." ((in 7 reviews)); "Definitely some blatant have favoritism" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Penn State Health locations?

Hershey , Camp Hill , Reading , Lancaster , Harrisburg , State College , Philadelphia , Enola , Hummelstown , Chicago , Virginia Beach , Houston , Chambersburg , Gettysburg , Mechanicsburg , Middletown , Mount Joy , Ronks , Jenkintown , Pottstown , Pittsburgh , Minersville , Bernville , Millheim , Hanover , Wellsville , York , Boston , Atlanta , Fargo

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Penn State Health reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(711 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 711 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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Reviews by job title

711 reviews

3.0

May 4, 2026

Management accountability is lacking

Clinical engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent company to work for depending on your department. Benefits and pay are average, enjoy(d) what I do each day and my peers were supportive.

Cons

We recently began losing a lot of great technicians over the last year. HR doesn’t hold management accountable for policies involving harassment and retaliation. Our department was always top notch but began failing significantly beginning in 2025. Now everyone is leaving or being fired for unwarranted reasons. Growing concerns over outsourcing due to lack of accountability in management.

2.0

Dec 26, 2025

RITE Values don't apply to administration

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are outstanding. Pay is computed by your experience.

Cons

You will not get a raise unless your manager wants to give you one, regardless of increased duties or merit.

Penn State Health Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback and for the care you’ve provided over the past several years. If you’re open to sharing more (so we can better understand what you’ve experienced), you can report concerns confidentially through the Penn State Health Compliance Hotline at 844-774-8727 (available 24/7). We appreciate you speaking up, and we wish you the best as you continue your career with us.

2.0

Aug 3, 2025

Wouldn’t recommend

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

+ Good health insurance and benefits + Easy interview process + 11.5 hour shifts + Urgent care setting where you get a ton of experience

Cons

- Low pay with no incentive - High turnover rate - POOR management, no actions towards improving work environment or flow - Company couldn’t care less about employees breaking HIPPA and not doing their job, as long as they have employees. - Employees yelled at for job tasks which are not in MA scope of practice. - Several additional job tasks added on due to poor performance of other employees - Constant drama (and harassment) within office and poor work ethic

Penn State Health Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We regret that it has not always been a positive one and want you to know that feedback like yours is imporant in helping us improve. At Penn State Health, we are commited to uphold our RITE values and foster a workplace where every employee feels respected, supported and part of a collaborative team. If you’re open to a confidential conversation, we encourage you to reach out to HR or the Compliance Hotline at 844-774-8727, so we can learn more and take appropriate steps.

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