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 (137) , 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 312 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 173 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 170 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 161 reviews)); "good benefits and quality people" ((in 132 reviews))

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

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 136 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 115 reviews)); "No bonuses and no raises during my 1.3 years there." ((in 104 reviews)); "Long hours not as competitive as some companies from a compensation perspective" ((in 50 reviews)); "Just a number and communication is poor" ((in 31 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

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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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

1.0

May 15, 2025

Don't count on the company truly valuing you.

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people on my team - the team lead made sure we had each others backs, no matter what.

Cons

While the higher ups say they value the blood, sweat, and tears you put into establishing an account and growing that account, they have no problems kicking you loose if the client wants to cut cost. Never think for a moment you are safe from layoffs either. No raises for 3 years, we were also told no promotions, bu later discovered several people on the account were promoted with less time and worse reviews.

4.0

May 14, 2025

Great company and clients - pay could be addressed

Senior recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing clients colleagues hired are competant and engaging

Cons

No pay rises in over 2 years and limited bonus payout

4.0

May 14, 2025

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great environment , Great people , always helpful

Cons

compensation package , poor support functions

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Great company and clients - pay could be addressed

Associate

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