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

May 17, 2026

Attractive pay but don't buy the hype

Physician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Attractive starting bonus and salary

Cons

Workplace culture took a huge dive after change in HR leadership Not a physician-friendly environment, physicians are evaluated by revenue generation and "ease of use", physicians cycling through 2 year commitments and leaving on sour terms My department was very male-dominated in a way that some female physicians may find exclusionary

Sanford Health Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your perspective and are glad to hear the compensation and starting bonus were positives in your experience. We also recognize the concerns you raised regarding workplace culture, physician support, and inclusivity, and your feedback will be shared with leadership as we continue working to improve the experience for all team members.

4.0

May 4, 2026

Friendly staff, but poor management communication

Certified nursing assistant cna

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff and decent compansation

Cons

Management is not great with communication

Sanford Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the friendly staff and compensation, and we appreciate your honest input regarding communication from management. Your feedback will be shared with leadership as we continue working to improve.

4.0

May 2, 2026

Limited benefits overshadowed by poor pay

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some benefits to working here

Cons

Doesn’t pay well at all

Sanford Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your perspective and are glad to hear there are aspects of the benefits package you value. We also recognize your concerns regarding compensation, and your feedback will be shared with leadership for review.

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