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

4.0

Apr 20, 2026

Good management and culture, but raises are lacking

Clinical research coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits Good management Good company culture

Cons

Raises are terrible Holiday bonus keeps getting smaller No upward mobility

Sanford Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the benefits, leadership, and company culture, and we appreciate your honest input regarding raises, bonuses, and growth opportunities. Your feedback will be shared with leadership as we continue working to improve.

3.0

Apr 14, 2026

Supportive culture but pay significantly lags behind

Psychometrist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great culture in this department (supportive and the kindest co-workers)

Cons

-Pay not competitive, and below compeitiors. Poor raises (listerally 15-35 cents as a yearly raise)

Sanford Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you experienced a supportive culture and kind coworkers in your department, and we appreciate your input regarding pay and raises, as insights like this are important and will be shared with leadership for review.

2.0

Apr 13, 2026

Some departments offer a positive experience, others do not.

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some departments are really great to work for.

Cons

Other departments are not great to work for.

Sanford Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience in some departments, and we appreciate your honest perspective on areas that may need improvement. Your advice is valuable, and we will share it with leadership as we continue working to strengthen consistency across teams.

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