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 (195) , 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 325 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 174 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 171 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 155 reviews)); "Not great but few good benefits" ((in 122 reviews))

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

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 135 reviews)); "No bonuses and no raises during my 1.3 years there." ((in 111 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 110 reviews)); "Some managers have no ability to push for a raise for you because they'll lose their own political capital if they do." ((in 63 reviews)); "Long hours not as competitive as some companies from a compensation perspective" ((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.

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Korn Ferry reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(3,879 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 3,879 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

Dec 7, 2025

Executive Search

Managing associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Traditional executive search (c-suite) model. Ample resources (database, research tools, marketing materials) to execute successfully. Strong name recognition that makes it easy to connect with prospective candidates and clients.

Cons

Not for someone seeking work/life balance. Compensation tied directly to the amount of effort contributed. Must be available to partners/clients/candidates 24/7.

3.0

Dec 5, 2025

Korn Ferry Gets Remote Work Right — But Fails to Develop Recruiters or Communicate Effectively

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and strong team morale. Colleagues are supportive and easy to work with. Fully remote environment. The flexibility is excellent and well-structured. Not micromanaged. Leadership generally trusts recruiters to do their work without hovering. Good work-life balance. Remote setup and autonomy make day-to-day manageable. Established brand name. Having Korn Ferry on your résumé carries weight in the industry.

Cons

Decision-making is slow from the top down, which stalls progress and creates unnecessary delays. Poor communication flow. Information often doesn’t reach recruiters clearly or in a timely manner. Little to no training or development. New recruiters are largely left to figure things out on their own. Leadership doesn’t leverage individual strengths. Roles aren’t aligned with what recruiters do best. Processes feel disorganized. Expectations shift without clear guidance or support.

2.0

Dec 4, 2025

Very Very Bad

Recruiment coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Only pro is for people who want to work remote

Cons

No team, No work culture, No ownership!! It's really really bad!

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Jobs at Korn Ferry

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