IRS reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,622 total reviews)

35% positive business outlook

IRS has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,622 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IRS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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4K reviews
3.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Solid work-life balance & office environment -Work hours are flexible for the most part -Satisfying aiding taxpayers reach compliance

Cons

-Training not sufficient for new employees -Pay grade does not match workload -Communication between employees & upper management is subpar

2.0
May 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, pension, forty hours and a resume builder

Cons

Compensation, employee attrition, political instability, lack of transparency, no advancement, agenda based rather than taxpayer friendly

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