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?

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 (404) , Consultant (195) , 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 328 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 174 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 171 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 156 reviews)); "Most of the Benefits are good" ((in 124 reviews))

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

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 139 reviews)); "No bonuses and no raises during my 1.3 years there." ((in 116 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 101 reviews)); "Long hours not as competitive as some companies from a compensation perspective" ((in 53 reviews)); "Just a number and communication is poor" ((in 35 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

Korn Ferry reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,885 total reviews)

Gary D. Burnison

55% approve of CEO

48% 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 3,885 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

Nov 6, 2025

Honest review

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative Team Psychological safety Inspirational Line Manager Curiosity is encouraged Agile and lean Forerunner in the market - astounding how KF responds to the market so rapidly Strong basis in empirical approach Beautiful offices Good pay Fantastic benefits Complete flexibility in terms of Hybrid/WFH model Autonomy Trust

Cons

Minimal established process (which can be a positive, depending on personality profile) Very performance driven (KPIs, metrics, etc)

3.0

Nov 6, 2025

Good for long-term career path

Billing officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment with good opportunities to develop and apply professional knowledge

Cons

- Salary adjustments do not consistently reflect inflationary changes. - Career progression and promotions may take longer than expected.

4.0

Nov 5, 2025

Recruiter

Sr. recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great consulting company and attractive compensation package

Cons

Consulting requires putting in the work,

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