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 22 reviews)); "Being that it is the federal government it offers great benefits" ((in 17 reviews)); "My coworkers were great." ((in 12 reviews)); "Met some great colleagues" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 5 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)); "Internships are unpaid, but are still great learning opportunities" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Library of Congress locations?

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

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4.0

Nov 11, 2015

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Still the leader in libraryland. Outstanding collection, general and special. Prestige of working there affects even the cynics. If you are looking for any 20th or 21st-century publication, 99.9% of the time, it's here. Twice! We have fabulous rare and special collections: Books, serials, maps, manuscripts, music, audiovisual and graphic materials. The library is still involved in library standards and initiatives nationwide and worldwide.

Cons

Working for the federal government has its pluses and minuses. Nowadays furlough and shutdown are fixtures in our vocabulary. High bureaucracy. Many different agendas to work with. Strong stomach necessary.

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5.0

Jan 21, 2026

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Pros

Good and smart people. Critical mission.

Cons

Slow to adopt new technology

4.0

May 7, 2026

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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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