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 95 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 88 reviews)); "Some good benefits but very very restrictive for health coverage and options." ((in 55 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 32 reviews)); "Friendly staff and decent compansation" ((in 29 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 151 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 78 reviews)); "Low salary and raises yearly at only 3 percent." ((in 23 reviews)); "Far too many managers and not enough expert" ((in 19 reviews)); "A bit heavy in upper management" ((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

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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

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Apr 5, 2026

Great employee care and generous benefits

Physician assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They genuinely care about their employees and work to ensure employees are happy. Great benefits including compensation towards adoption, surrogacy or IVF

Cons

No cons for this job

Sanford Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you felt supported and that our commitment to employee well-being stood out, along with the benefits offered. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback.

2.0

Mar 27, 2026

Low pay

Food service worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Short shifts and pretty laid back

Cons

Lots of highschoolers, pay is low for amount of work

Sanford Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the schedule and work environment, and we also value your input regarding pay and workload. Your perspective is important and will be shared with leadership for consideration.

4.0

Mar 23, 2026

Flexible environment with great coworkers, but pay is low

Registered dietitian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible, annual raises, great coworkers, and a good manager

Cons

Pay was not great and not busy all of the time

Sanford Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the flexibility, supportive team, and leadership, and we value your honest input regarding pay and workload. Your perspective is important and will be shared with leadership for consideration.

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