

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Politico are rated a B+. At Politico most employees said they received feedback every week. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Politico.
If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Politico employees earn $92,818. Politico ranks in the Bottom 35% for compensation in Washington, DC. Learn More about Salaries at Politico.
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Now that you’ve joined Politico, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Politico the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break.
Politico ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in Washington, DC. 100% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Politico.