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) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (23) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (22) , 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 98 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 87 reviews)); "It was good and the benefits were to." ((in 52 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 32 reviews)); "Friendly staff and decent compansation" ((in 24 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 148 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 76 reviews)); "Low salary and raises yearly at only 3 percent." ((in 26 reviews)); "A bit heavy in upper management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Far too many managers and not enough expert" ((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

Sanford Health reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,443 total reviews)

Bill Gassen

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Sanford Health has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,443 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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1K reviews

2.0

Jun 23, 2026

Good salary and environment, but demands overtime

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, nice environment, good parking

Cons

Terrible computer system pcc, often requires overtime, small pto package, not a family friendly position

Sanford Health Response

1w

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the work environment, compensation, and amenities. We also appreciate your comments regarding technology, scheduling, and benefits as we continue looking for ways to improve the employee experience.

4.0

May 27, 2026

Great culture and mission, but lacking maternity leave

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good PTO, great culture and environment, great mission

Cons

No paid maternity leave besides Short Term Disability

Sanford Health Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you value the culture, work environment, mission, and PTO benefits. We also appreciate your feedback regarding parental leave benefits, as employee input helps inform ongoing conversations about how we can better support our team members.

2.0

May 19, 2026

Great team but poor leadership in Weimer Lab

Research specialist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun group of people to work with. Very dependent on which lab you are with.

Cons

Weimer Lab is terrible. Very disorganized leadership leading to pressure and last minute changes for other people to deal with.

Sanford Health Response

1mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your coworkers and appreciate you sharing your concerns about leadership and organization. Feedback like this helps us continue to improve.

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