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 (405) , Consultant (196) , 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 309 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 181 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 175 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 157 reviews)); "good benefits and quality people" ((in 138 reviews))

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

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 137 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 114 reviews)); "No bonuses and no raises during my 1.3 years there." ((in 108 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.

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

(3,890 total reviews)

Gary D. Burnison

57% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,890 reviews)

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Korn Ferry has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,890 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).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Jun 8, 2025

Good Job

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good job, paid well out of school. Fast paced culture.

Cons

Limited flexibility in role and structure.

3.0

Jun 5, 2025

Experience

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Entrepreneurial environment, strong connections, and a shared passion for meaningful work.

Cons

Decentralized structure, limited company-wide culture, few in-person opportunities to build colleague relationships.

4.0

Jun 3, 2025

Good company, unlimited commission

It recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to make as much commission as you like.

Cons

Working nights and weekends are a must and most weeks over 55 - 60 hours.

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Maintenance Technician - Nigh Shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM) - $28.50/hour