Does Library of Congress pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Library of Congress employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Library of Congress. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Library of Congress?

74% of Library of Congress employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Library of Congress 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Library of Congress?

Intern (16) , Librarian (14) , Junior Fellow (11) , Library Technician (9) , Research Assistant (8) , IT Specialist (5) , Internship (4) , Program Specialist (4) , Analyst (3) , Researcher (3) , Section Head (3) , Accounting Technician (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Archivist (2) , Copyright Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at Library of Congress according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work it." ((in 25 reviews)); "Being that it is the federal government it offers great benefits" ((in 16 reviews)); "My coworkers were great." ((in 10 reviews)); "Met some great colleagues" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Library of Congress according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low, but it’s a fellowship" ((in 7 reviews)); "A lot of your job satisfaction may depend on your direct manager & division manager, so experiences vary widely" ((in 5 reviews)); "Depressing, dirty, poorly lit, horribly disorganized work environment with numerous health hazards (mold, insects, broken equipment, etc.)." ((in 5 reviews)); "union (this may change with the upcoming leadership change, but the culture is pretty ingrained across upper management)" ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership at the executive level and all levels of management are ineffective." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Library of Congress locations?

Washington , Culpeper , Arlington , Kirkland , Upper Marlboro , Capitol Heights

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Old institution, not in touch with the present - Reference Specialist Library of Congress Employee Review

2.0

Dec 18, 2014

Reference specialist

Recommend

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Pros

access to a multitude of books, special collections, & rare items; availability of good lectures and concerts; good work/life balance; good medical benefits, ample sick/vacation time

Cons

(applies to my area, can't speak for other divisions) mission and priorities are unclear- are we a library, an archive, or an entertainment venue? poor leadership and management; poor accountability; not enough staff turnover, stagnation of ideas and work create an non-evolving culture; technology to do work lags far behind educational institutions; continuing education outside the library not encouraged; low morale

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5.0

Jan 21, 2026

It manager

Recommend

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Pros

Good and smart people. Critical mission.

Cons

Slow to adopt new technology

4.0

May 7, 2026

Writer-editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some great colleagues and excellent retirement opportunities

Cons

Commuting to a mostly empty office due to staggered in-office days

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