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 (401) , Consultant (194) , 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 333 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 178 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 170 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 157 reviews)); "good benefits and quality people" ((in 134 reviews))

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

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 133 reviews)); "no bonuses (even if promised)" ((in 109 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 106 reviews)); "Long hours not as competitive as some companies from a compensation perspective" ((in 54 reviews)); "Just a number and communication is poor" ((in 28 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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3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(3,878 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 3,878 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

1.0

Jan 8, 2026

TOXIC

Principal consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great clients to work with

Cons

There's no room for growth.

5.0

Jan 8, 2026

Great Growth Opportunity in a Stagnant Market

Senior recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I’ve been with KF for two years and am impressed by their commitment to growth during times of national economic hardships. In such a large organization, I’m impressed by and thrilled with the uniquely intentional devotion to employee development.

Cons

I have no cons at the moment!

1.0

Jan 6, 2026

Bad Managers Bad Culture

Management consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home. Strong brand name. Big clients.

Cons

The company is experiencing decline across several areas. Workplace culture has deteriorated due to favoritism, discrimination, and insecure leadership practices. A number of managers appear to have advanced primarily through personal relationships with the Managing Director rather than competence, resulting in poor management practices and weak accountability. Opportunities for career progression and learning are uneven: Saudis or Emirati employees (if any) have limited advancement and development, while Indian and Lebanese employees are doing fine. The firm is also struggling world wide with layoffs occurring multiple times a year. It no longer holds the market-leading position it once did.

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