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 329 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 177 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 172 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 153 reviews)); "good benefits and quality people" ((in 125 reviews))

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

"Low Salary and pay increases with bonus as the only thing to look forward to." ((in 144 reviews)); "No bonuses and no raises during my 1.3 years there." ((in 103 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 99 reviews)); "Long hours not as competitive as some companies from a compensation perspective" ((in 53 reviews)); "Just a number and communication is poor" ((in 30 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

Oct 6, 2011

The company has been going thru a transformation during turbulent times and it has been challenging and interesting.

Senior partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The frim has a great brand and interesting ideas on how to change in the future.

Cons

Company legacy and slow to move on change are issues.

5.0

Oct 5, 2011

Flexible!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, new opportunitie, performance driven

Cons

Changes alot based on the project.

5.0

Sep 18, 2011

Invaulable experience gained at one of the top global retained search firms...

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid proprietary database Work with intelligent/bright people Autonomy to get work done Great industry brand name

Cons

Senior mgmt favorives can be frustrating Mysterious bonus plan structure Each Partner has different method to filling searhes

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