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) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (23) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (23) , 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

Sanford Health reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,445 total reviews)

Bill Gassen

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,445 reviews)

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Sanford Health has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,445 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Mar 12, 2026

Overall a good place to work

Nurse educator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/life balance 25% employee discount in cafeteria Easy to take PTO Some people are wonderful and kind

Cons

Toxic culture “We’ve always done it this way” mentality Low ability to move up unless you know someone

Sanford Health Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you value the work life balance, benefits, and the supportive colleagues you’ve encountered. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding culture and growth opportunities. Your input is important, and we’re committed to fostering a more inclusive environment and supporting career development for all employees.

2.0

Mar 4, 2026

You're Just a Number

Payroll systems specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Insurance benefits and PTO accrual are above average. Starting wages are good but timed yearly increases don't keep up with living costs increases.

Cons

Work life balance can be unforgiving. Management can be conflicting about what is expected. All in all, you just feel like a faceless number in a corporate machine with decisions being made about you by people you've never met. The company has no issues constantly bragging about profits and expanding while you benefit in no way. Very little room for growth.

Sanford Health Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you found the benefits and starting wages positive. We’re sorry to hear other aspects of your experience did not meet expectations, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. Your feedback is important and will be shared with our leadership team.

2.0

Mar 3, 2026

Horrible

Licensed practical nurse (lpn)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and their always desperate

Cons

Always short staffed, everyone miserable, lack of leadership, no guidance

Sanford Health Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how challenging staffing and leadership concerns can be in a workplace. Your perspective is important, and we appreciate you taking the time to provide input. Feedback like this helps highlight areas where continued focus and improvement are needed.

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