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 178 reviews)); "Great culture and amenities." ((in 164 reviews)); "great people and leader ship." ((in 128 reviews)); "great campus with onsite subsidized cafeteria and gym(very small but you can use it);" ((in 111 reviews)); "Good salary compared to other companies" ((in 37 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 79 reviews)); "Management doesn't really care about being good managers." ((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 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.

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3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,541 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 1,541 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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2.0

Mar 9, 2026

Ok place to work but politics spoils it

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good Salary and benefits - Fantastic colleagues

Cons

- Unclear career progression - Office politics overshadows performance - Poor work/life balance

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found our compensation and benefits competitive and enjoyed working with your colleagues. We also recognize your feedback on workplace dynamics as an important aspect of the employee experience. We continue to focus on fostering a culture that values performance, collaboration, and work‑life balance. We appreciate your perspective and feedback.

5.0

Mar 1, 2026

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work with

Cons

It needs Traveling a lot

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you find Edwards to be a good place to work. We recognize that travel requirements can vary by role and business needs, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective.

3.0

Mar 1, 2026

Good place to work in a cutthroat industry

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Salary, work life balance depends on the function

Cons

Centralized decision making, might be a pro or con

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that compensation is competitive and that work‑life balance is a positive aspect. We also recognize that centralized decision‑making can be experienced differently across teams and situations. We continue to look for ways to balance, and we appreciate perspectives like yours as we continue to improve employee experience.

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