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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPolitico employees are 17% more likely to recommend Politico as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
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| 39% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Politico is rated highly by 26 employees, across various culture dimensions. Politico employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Professional Development, and Team categories, putting Politico’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Politico was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Politico is rated B+
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Politico ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 6 Politico employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Politico improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Ultimate paid time off and good health insurance
What do you like best about the leadership team?They listen to ideas from juniors
What do you like best about the leadership team?Solid vision, decent communication, and continued good direction
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Benefits that actually reflect the needs of employees and their families.
POLITICO is the essential online, mobile and print destination for coverage and analysis of Congress, the White House, politics and lobbying
Politico was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Patrick Steel. Since its inception 16 years ago, Politico has grown to 900 employees.
The central mission of POLITICO, from birth to our current period of growth, has been to help sustain and vastly expand nonpartisan political and policy journalism. We all believe informing readers and holding leaders accountable is and will forever be essential to smart governance, regardless of shifts in technology and consumption habits.
| Headquarter | 1100 Wilson Blvd., Suite 601 Arlington, VA 22209 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.politico.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | 17032367901 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.politico.com/employment |
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Politico competitors include VentureBeat. Politico ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Politico compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Politico has 900 employees. 26 employees at Politico have reviewed Politico across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 26 Politico employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Politico are not very pleased with their total compensation at Politico, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Politico are extremely happy with their team. 26 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Politico are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Politico believe the environment at Politico is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Politico is moderate. About 72% of the employees at Politico work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Politico are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
At this moment no Politico employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Politico's KPIs and OKRs.
Politico’s CEO Patrick Steel started in this role in 2017. Patrick’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Politico’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, Caucasian employees, and African American/Black employees. However, Male employees and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Politico’s competitors, Patrick Steel ranks right above VentureBeat CEO Matt Marshall. Under Steel’s leadership, Politico employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Team. Office Culture and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Politico could stand to see real improvement.
The Politico Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Patrick Steel, Vice President, General Manager Cally Baute, and Vice President, Marketing & Communications Brad Dayspring
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How much do people at Politico get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Politico is $92,818, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,971, or $41 per hour.
At Politico, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $217,757 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,133 annually. Average Politico salaries by department include: Finance at $92,512, Admin at $55,182, Product at $170,933, and Engineering at $104,064. Half of Politico salaries are above $85,971.
11 employees at Politico rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings) while 11 employees at Politico rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $72k | $72k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $86k | $86k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $145k | $145k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $197k | $197k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $264k | $264k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Politico across various culture dimensions.
Politico PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Politico applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Politico has a total of 900 employees
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This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 27% | |
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Product | 18% | |
Engineering | 18% | |
Operations | 9% | |
Customer Support | 9% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 55% | |
|---|---|---|
Arlington | 36% | |
Tampa | 9% |
What is Politico address?
Politico location is at 1100 Wilson Blvd., Suite 601
Who is the CEO of Politico?
Politico CEO is Patrick Steel, their score by employees is 81
What is Politico eNPS?
The eNPS for Politico is 17
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Politico?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 79k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Politico?
The average salaries for Sales in Politico is 137k