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

3.0

Mar 27, 2026

Client director

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Freedom and work on cool projects

Cons

Leadership changes direction every week

5.0

Mar 24, 2026

Major HR Consulting Firm Offering Diverse Project Experience

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to work on a wide range of projects with leading clients.

Cons

Salary increases are relatively limited, and a small team size may lead to a heavier workload.

4.0

Mar 22, 2026

Review

Executive recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office with good support from team

Cons

Compensation is low with little to no increment

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