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 323 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 165 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 159 reviews)); "Not great but few good benefits" ((in 124 reviews))

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

"Low Salary and pay increases with bonus as the only thing to look forward to." ((in 140 reviews)); "No bonuses and no raises during my 1.3 years there." ((in 102 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 101 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of travel" ((in 52 reviews)); "Just a number and communication is poor" ((in 33 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 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

1.0

Nov 4, 2025

Horrible

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote position, pay was ok for the time being

Cons

leadership, retention, staffing protocols are all horrible

5.0

Oct 31, 2025

Amazing Culture

Sr. hr consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing people, so many talented experts I was able to learn from. Everyone is super supportive and leaders listen to employees!

Cons

Fast pace, long hours, the usual consulting lifestyle

4.0

Oct 31, 2025

Freedom to succeed on your own terms

Senior client partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Given good latitude and freedom to drive outcomes in the way that I choose - but this only works if you have a relentless focus on commercial and client outcomes to deliver the results expected

Cons

Extremely lean resourcing and limited innovation in resourcing models to drive efficiency and productivity - need to embrace better structuring of roles in client delivery system, drive smarter ways of working and accelerate digital / AI solutions to ensure value creation for client - too much time spent on manual tasks and staffing issues detracting from true client focus

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