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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Korn Ferry?

55% 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, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Korn Ferry?

Recruiter (399) , Consultant (193) , Senior Recruiter (193) , Associate Recruiter (149) , Senior Associate (135) , 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 321 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 179 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 178 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 147 reviews)); "Most of the Benefits are good" ((in 131 reviews))

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

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 136 reviews)); "No bonuses and no raises during my 1.3 years there." ((in 109 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 105 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of travel" ((in 51 reviews)); "Just a number and communication is poor" ((in 32 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.

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Korn Ferry reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(3,872 total reviews)

Gary D. Burnison

56% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.2

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 3,872 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

2.0

Apr 7, 2026

One Korn Ferry in Name Only

Partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart, educated, hardworking people who are specialists and do great work. Strong IP in assessments and competency models.

Cons

Management struggles to run the business well. When revenue fluctates, the default is layoffs rather than adjusting client pricing or building more variable compensation structures.

2.0

Apr 3, 2026

ES

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gain relevant experience in TA

Cons

Unable to earn commission incentive

3.0

Mar 30, 2026

Good People, Poor Compensation

Principal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work. Collaborative and capable team.

Cons

Limited emphasis on employee compensation and retention. Salary increases are typically tied to promotions, with little to no adjustment otherwise, and even promotion-related increases may not keep pace with cost-of-living changes. Compensation structures lack transparency, with no clearly defined pay scales.

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