Does Edwards Lifesciences pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Edwards Lifesciences employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Edwards Lifesciences. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Edwards Lifesciences?

69% of Edwards Lifesciences employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Edwards Lifesciences 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Edwards Lifesciences?

Engineer (51) , Intern (49) , Manager (25) , Clinical Specialist (22) , Director (22) , Quality Engineer (22) , Production Assembler (20) , Engineer II (19) , Analyst (18) , Engineering Intern (17) , Principal Engineer (17) , Project Manager (17) , Internship (16) , Senior Engineer (15) , Senior Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at Edwards Lifesciences according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and Irvine Campus is nice" ((in 181 reviews)); "Great culture and amenities." ((in 153 reviews)); "Great people to work with and for." ((in 131 reviews)); "great campus with onsite subsidized cafeteria and gym(very small but you can use it);" ((in 107 reviews)); "Pay and bonus are good." ((in 73 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Edwards Lifesciences according to real employee reviews?

"“Managers” always hide their poor management behind other people back." ((in 91 reviews)); "No work life balance and no worker appreciation" ((in 77 reviews)); "Managers don't know what they are doing and there is no way for them to learn how to improve themselves and develop their employees." ((in 37 reviews)); "Value employees who are the loudest and make drama and have their way with senior leadership" ((in 23 reviews)); "Long hours at the company" ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Edwards Lifesciences layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Edwards Lifesciences layoffs and their outlook for job security at Edwards Lifesciences in 2026.

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3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,545 total reviews)

Bernard Zovighian

67% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Edwards Lifesciences has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,545 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Edwards Lifesciences employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Sep 12, 2025

Good company but could be better

Director, program management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company with wonderful people and great benefits.

Cons

More focused on internal dynamics than on empowering forward-thinking leadership.

Edwards Lifesciences Response

8mo

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for recognizing the strength of our people and benefits. We also appreciate your candid perspective on our culture and leadership. We agree that innovation thrives when diverse viewpoints are welcomed and when team members feel empowered to challenge. We're committed to evolving our practices to reflect these values and to foster a culture that embraces both alignment and bold transformation.

4.0

Sep 5, 2025

Struggling with Changing times

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good products Exciting projects Decent benefits

Cons

Slowing promotions Favoritism Lack of clarity on planning and growth Minimal career development

Edwards Lifesciences Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you find our products, projects, and benefits valuable. We also recognize the importance of career development and strongly encourage you to speak with your direct manager or local HR team to further discuss your career development plan.

4.0

Sep 4, 2025

Great Team

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team structure, usually 1 team per divison project.

Cons

A lot of work. Gotta learn to work with offshore team

Edwards Lifesciences Response

8mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the team structure and project alignment across divisions. We acknowledge that collaborating across time zones can be challenging, and we remain committed to providing support and resources to help our teams succeed. Your input is important to us as we continue working to enhance the employee experience.

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