Does Korn Ferry pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Korn Ferry employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Korn Ferry. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Korn Ferry?

56% of Korn Ferry employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Korn Ferry 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Korn Ferry?

Recruiter (405) , Consultant (196) , Senior Recruiter (193) , Associate Recruiter (149) , Senior Associate (136) , Associate (124) , Senior Consultant (116) , Analyst (82) , Project Manager (67) , Associate Consultant (66) , Recruitment Coordinator (66) , Research Associate (58) , Principal (55) , Project Coordinator (53) , Partner (45)

What are the pros of working at Korn Ferry according to real employee reviews?

"Some really great people to work with and a good company to have on your CV." ((in 328 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 173 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 168 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 149 reviews)); "Most of the Benefits are good" ((in 124 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Korn Ferry according to real employee reviews?

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 138 reviews)); "no bonuses (even if promised)" ((in 106 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 104 reviews)); "Long hours not as competitive as some companies from a compensation perspective" ((in 53 reviews)); "I had no training on software and was expected to just get on with it." ((in 47 reviews))

What are employees saying about Korn Ferry layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Korn Ferry locations?

Buenos Aires , Godoy Cruz , Córdoba , Colegiales , Republica Argentina

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Korn Ferry reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,889 total reviews)

Gary D. Burnison

56% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Korn Ferry has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,889 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Korn Ferry employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Jul 22, 2013

Very entrepreneurial but need to invest in internal talent management

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Entrepreneurial, fast-paced, client centric. Ahead of the curve in executive search by taking a holistic approach to talent solutions

Cons

Need to invest more into internal talent management

5.0

Jul 11, 2013

I have worked full time at Futurestep for nearly 3 years.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for career development Outstanding colleagues High performing teams Innovation - products/service lines Korn/Ferry partnership opens up more opportunities with both clients and candidates

Cons

High expectations may not be for everyone Quite corporate environment

2.0

Jul 8, 2013

Best products and consultants in the industry. Worst CEO.

Senior executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PDI Ninth House has by far the best products in the industry. The intellectual property is time-tested, the assessments more insightful than any others in the industry, and the technology is world-class. The consultants are self-less, dedicated to serving clients, and the best I/O psychologists in the business. It has a complete set of offerings and global distribution, a real win for clients.

Cons

Unfortunately, the top leadership has no business in a leadership role. The CEO inherited the company from his father, has very low business acumen, poor personal character, and an inability to translate his vision into execution. He's not a bad guy, just not ready for a CEO job.

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