The 20 Best Places to Work in Washington, D.C. As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Washington, D.C. is based on ratings and reviews from the women who work there.
InHerSight users rate their employers on 16 factors of female-friendliness, including paid time off, management opportunities, equal opportunities for women and men, the ability to work remotely, maternity and adoptive leave, flexible work hours, and more.
The companies on this list have ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former employees as of February 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Washington, D.C.
1. Expel, Inc
4.7 stars
Expel, Inc is a computer & network security company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (5.0 stars) and employer responsiveness (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Expel, Inc:
"1)The work is meaningful, trying to stop the bad guys 2)Very open and transparent from the top down - makes you feel included and have full clarity of where things are today an..."
2. Crumpton Group LLC
4.4 stars
Crumpton Group LLC is an international affairs company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (5.0 stars) and management opportunities (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Crumpton Group LLC:
"A cool place to work with interesting colleagues, challenging projects, and high-profile clients. If you like learning from real experts in intelligence and how to craft busines..."
3. Gallup
4.4 stars
Gallup is a management consulting company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Gallup:
"You don't get paid time off but you set your own hours so you can choose to work extra hours to make up for time off. And they give lots of bonuses and ect. They also pay for co..."
4. Palo Alto Networks
4.2 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"This is the greatest company I've ever worked for. The CEO is amazing and my chain of command is excellent. "
5. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
"BCG is really a great place for women. We have a real support group, Partners listen to us and more and more of us grow through the ranks. I left to go back to school but I will..."
6. WeddingWire
4.1 stars
WeddingWire is an internet company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for WeddingWire:
"WeddingWire’s environment was always so fun! I loved all my conworkers sons generally liked being there everyday! The perks were awesome! It can be very stressful though"
7. US Government Accountability Office (GAO)
4.0 stars
US Government Accountability Office (GAO) is a government administration company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for US Government Accountability Office (GAO):
"GAO has come a long way, baby. GAO faces basic federal government constraints regarding paid maternity leave (its not legal for them to offer). Additionally, there are fewer wom..."
8. The Motley Fool
4.0 stars
The Motley Fool is an online media company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Motley Fool:
"Overall, a very good place to work. In most departments, there's a lot of work flexibility if you need that to help balance family/work needs. No one will blink if you say "..."
9. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"A really wonderful place to work that cares deeply about equality. "
10. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
3.9 stars
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a defense & space company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL):
"Great work, great people!"
11. Facebook
3.9 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and family growth support (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Facebook:
"Women are still underrepresented as a group in the company, but my experience has been entirely positive so far and the teams I work on has been very balanced. Great perks, even..."
12. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for One Medical:
"One Medical Group truly stands behind the motto: "Doctor's Office Reinvented." This is a very fun-filled friendly environment that strongly believes in the growth and developmen..."
13. Concur
3.9 stars
Concur is a computer software company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Concur:
"I've grown to be a leader at Concur, inspired by healthy representation of female leaders within the company (including our President!). I absolutely love working here - it's m..."
14. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for lululemon athletica:
"Lululemon is a company that very obviously values all people. There are ample opportunities for development and enhancement. The company supports you as an individual while enco..."
15. Workday
3.9 stars
Workday is a computer software company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and flexible work hours (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Workday:
"It's a little ridiculous how a company that has grown so quickly from their initial IPO in 2012 has managed to maintain, and in some cases, expand on it's inclusive culture. Wh..."
16. Bain & Company
3.9 stars
Bain & Company is a management consulting company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bain & Company:
"Bain & Company is a great environment for women. There are numerous promotional opportunities and mentoring opportunities. Working from home isn't available for every employee w..."
17. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Express:
"I worked for American Express before starting a family so I never had an opportunity to judge how well the company *actually* treated working mothers or how their careers suffer..."
18. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GlaxoSmithKline:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
19. 2U
3.9 stars
2U is an e-learning company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for 2U:
"Newly revamped maternity leave is much improved. Ability to work from home would be benefit to company and employees."
20. Custom Ink
3.8 stars
Custom Ink is a retail company with locations in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Custom Ink:
"I love being here. I believe in what we do everyday and I'm still able to be a mom and pursue a fully rewarding career. "
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of February 1, 2020.