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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2K reviews

3.0

Feb 28, 2026

Used to be a great place

Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, great mission, true passion to treat patients

Cons

Management turnover ruined a great place to work. Regularly voted a great place to work, but not even a mention of it over the last 2-3 years.

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that our mission, benefits, and dedication to patients continue to resonate with you. We also acknowledge your perspective on organizational change. These are important considerations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share them.

3.0

Feb 25, 2026

Not bad

Quality engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, cool products, good location

Cons

Kinda like a high school. People run in clicks

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you found value in our benefits, innovative products, and location. We also recognize your feedback on the workplace. We strive to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment with diverse perspectives. Your feedback is important as we continue to strengthen our culture and employee experience.

1.0

Feb 23, 2026

Revolving door for the experienced

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global workforce, Patient focus, not anymore

Cons

3-year vesting, tend to favor and align with yes men, others are shown the door or subject to silent firing.

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re pleased to hear that you value our global workforce and long‑standing commitment to improving patient lives. We also acknowledge your perspective on communication. We continuously work to foster a culture where diverse viewpoints are respected and performance expectations are clear. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to improve the employee experience.

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