Is George Washington University a good company to work for?

George Washington University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 2,755 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at George Washington University to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about George Washington University have been left by employees working as Teaching Assistant , Graduate Student and Intern .

Does George Washington University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, George Washington University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at George Washington University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at George Washington University?

72% of George Washington University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated George Washington University 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at George Washington University?

Research Assistant (129) , Graduate Research Assistant (72) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (56) , Teaching Assistant (43) , Graduate Assistant (38) , Administrative Assistant (31) , Graduate Student (29) , Assistant Professor (24) , Research Associate (24) , Director (22) , Program Coordinator (22) , Student Assistant (22) , Adjunct Professor (18) , Assistant Director (18) , Professor (17)

What are the pros of working at George Washington University according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits were great and the holiday parties were awesome" ((in 181 reviews)); "Great people and place." ((in 135 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work you can also do hw while its not busy" ((in 76 reviews)); "Team and colleagues are great" ((in 63 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 54 reviews))

What are the cons of working at George Washington University according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and required to join union" ((in 149 reviews)); "Low salary and sometimes decision taken are not good" ((in 86 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of structure" ((in 48 reviews)); "• Poor leadership • DEI policies implemented but not upheld • Micro" ((in 41 reviews)); "Toxic culture at institutional, college, and department levels." ((in 31 reviews))

What are employees saying about George Washington University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about George Washington University layoffs and their outlook for job security at George Washington University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed George Washington University locations?

Washington , Ashburn , Foggy Bottom , Arlington , Rockville , Alexandria , Silver Spring , New York , McLean , Los Angeles , Bethesda , Greenbelt , Kensington , Evans , Hoboken , Newark , Staunton , Falls Church , Manassas , Round Hill , Vienna , Stephenson , Saint Louis , Bronx , Freeport , Staten Island , Georgetown , Charlotte , Martinsburg , Memphis

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George Washington University reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,530 total reviews)

Thomas LeBlanc

70% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

George Washington University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,530 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The George Washington University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews

4.0

Mar 26, 2014

Bureaucratic but great benefits

Research

Recommend

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Pros

Great Benefits - vacation at 21 days after

Cons

They don't reward those that accomplish tasks and innovate. Keep your head down and get your annual merit increase. Implement changes and work hard and you will come up against a wall of discouragement and then get the same increase as the do nothings. Also pay starts off pretty low and can only be noticeably increased by switching jobs every few years.

5.0

Mar 25, 2014

I was a student of GWU and also work there for a year.

Teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked for my professor and most of my work need connection with students. I like working in school since most time I can only focus on what I want and nothing else.

Cons

The salary was fairly low, well, it was a part time job and I was not rely on that income.

3.0

Mar 23, 2014

Good place to work if one can stay focused.

Director of de

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to make a difference, and demonstrate professionalism. Promotions from within happen, but HR makes it a challenge.

Cons

many numeric demands that detract from the job at hand. Can be difficult to find a mentor.

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I was a student of GWU and also work there for a year.

Good place to work if one can stay focused.

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