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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Edwards Lifesciences?

70% 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, 3.9 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) , Quality Engineer (23) , Clinical Specialist (22) , Director (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 (14)

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

"Benefits are good and Irvine Campus is nice" ((in 184 reviews)); "Great culture and amenities." ((in 160 reviews)); "Great people to work with and for." ((in 132 reviews)); "great campus with onsite subsidized cafeteria and gym(very small but you can use it);" ((in 106 reviews)); "Pay and bonus are good." ((in 74 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 93 reviews)); "No work life balance and no worker appreciation" ((in 80 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 39 reviews)); "Value employees who are the loudest and make drama and have their way with senior leadership" ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours at the company" ((in 22 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.

Edwards Lifesciences reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,547 total reviews)

Bernard Zovighian

66% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,547 reviews)

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Edwards Lifesciences has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,547 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Jul 3, 2025

Great Organization to work

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High Brand equity, Top products

Cons

Complicated Internal systems, Relatively flat organization, Recognition takes time

Edwards Lifesciences Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing the strength of our brand. We acknowledge your comment that navigating internal systems can sometimes be challenging. We’re committed to assessing and streamlining processes to better support our teams. Your insights are appreciated and help us continue to improve.

4.0

Jul 1, 2025

Great Company

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large Campus, lots of benefits, food court, and great teams

Cons

highly political, and it's very hard to solve problems

Edwards Lifesciences Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience at Edwards. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated our facilities, benefits, and the strength of our teams. We also acknowledge your comment that navigating a complex organization can sometimes be challenging. We’re committed to fostering a collaborative culture to support our employees.

3.0

Jun 23, 2025

Cultural Issues

Global labeling manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Products are amazing Pay and financial benfites very good

Cons

Management culture is not good Company is too US focused and do not offer development to people OUS

Edwards Lifesciences Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback regarding our products and financial benefits. As a global company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and supporting professional growth for all employees, regardless of location. We continue to work toward ensuring that development opportunities are accessible and equitable across our international teams. We recommend a discussion with your direct manager to explore the future pathways that may be applicable for you.

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