Is The Washington Post a good company to work for?

The Washington Post has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 713 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 34% of employees would recommend working at The Washington Post to a friend and 10% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Washington Post have been left by employees working as Director , Editor and Manager .

Does The Washington Post pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Washington Post employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Washington Post. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Washington Post?

34% of The Washington Post employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Washington Post 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Washington Post?

Senior Software Engineer (31) , Software Engineer (28) , Editor (16) , Reporter (14) , Manager (11) , Director (10) , Account Manager (9) , Analyst (8) , Intern (8) , Product Manager (8) , Account Executive (7) , Sales (7) , Senior Product Designer (7) , Assignment Editor (6) , Journalist (6)

What are the pros of working at The Washington Post according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits can be good, especially if you are based in D.C. (there are many things to choose from)." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 12 reviews)); "Excellent opportunities to work in latest technologies." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Washington Post according to real employee reviews?

"Constantly changing leadership leads to no stability and constant reorganization." ((in 23 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 21 reviews)); "Pay is low for workload" ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 17 reviews)); "Layoffs are constant and are in the back of my mind everyday." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Washington Post layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed The Washington Post locations?

Washington , New York , Springfield , Arlington , Chicago , Alexandria , San Francisco , Rockville , Burke , Leesburg , Woodbridge , Holland , Lincoln , Dallas , San Antonio , San Diego , San Jose , Denver , Seattle , West Springfield , Ohio , Seat Pleasant , France

The Washington Post reviews

3.0

34% would recommend to a friend

(643 total reviews)

Jeff D’Onofrio

Not enough data to show CEO approval

10% positive business outlook

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The Washington Post has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 643 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The Washington Post employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

643 reviews

5.0

Sep 21, 2020

Amazing place and grow

Senior recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership, culture, and innovation

Cons

I don't have anything bad to say

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thanks for being part of The Washington Post team for more than five years. We're glad you enjoyed our culture, one that's innovative and full of great leaders. Well wishes on the next chapter in your career.

2.0

Sep 20, 2020

Not a great place to work if you aren't a writer/engineer

Accounting specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people come to speak at the post, you sometimes get to go

Cons

Very little pay, no opportunity for growth, managers care very little about employees and helping them grow, they will not pay for any advanced learning opportunities

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for bringing these issues to our attention. While we are glad that you had opportunities to be a part of the speaking events here, we take concerns regarding growth, pay and managers seriously. If you are willing, please confidentially email us at life@washpostlife.com to give more information around your experience.

3.0

Sep 17, 2020

Get out in a year

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The brand is good for your resume.

Cons

Favoritism is a norm. If you can gossip and discuss your VP’s Netflix favorites, you have a bright career.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your honesty. While we are glad that you view The Post’s brand as strong, we would like to look into your concerns regarding favoritism. We take this feedback very seriously especially since it’s not in line with our leadership approach/expectations. We’d find it helpful to learn more. Feel free to e-mail us confidentially at life@washpost.com.

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