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 28 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 23 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good name recognition for your resume" ((in 9 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 22 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 18 reviews)); "Very low pay increases even for top employees" ((in 16 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

Feb 17, 2021

Great Company Culture

Accounting specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Washington Post has the best work environment with the best people to work with!

Cons

I wish there were any Cons!

The Washington Post Response

5y

We're glad it's been a rewarding experience working at The Post. Thanks for being part of the team and for taking the time to write a review.

5.0

Feb 17, 2021

Wonderful Colleagues and Challenging Work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with some of the best and brightest, not just in engineering but across broad sectors of the company. There are new and interesting challenges to solve everyday in our infrastructure and apps. The work we do feels important and is rewarding. There is a tremendous amount of empathy for you as an individual (and your growth). It's a more diverse environment than I've ever worked in.

Cons

WaPo Engineering is growing fast so naturally there are challenges to scaling up, this means you may not have peers with the time to hold your hand as you navigate the learning curve. Engineering compensation is not as competitive as the top tech companies.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're glad it's been a positive experience working with the team and leadership. As you navigate the rapid growth in Engineering, you're always free to confidentially email us at life@washpost.com if you have observations or feedback. Thanks for being part of the team!

5.0

Feb 11, 2021

Love it!

Programmatic yield manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great workplace and co-workers! Super happy. Lots of flexibility and understanding as well as learning opportunities!

Cons

No real downsides! If I'm being honest.

The Washington Post Response

5y

The people behind The Washington Post make it a great place to work. Thanks for being part of the team!

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