Is ICF a good company to work for?

ICF has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 3,019 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at ICF to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about ICF have been left by employees working as Intern , Vice President and Director .

Does ICF pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ICF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ICF. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ICF?

69% of ICF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ICF 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ICF?

Analyst (103) , Associate (89) , Manager (75) , Consultant (66) , Senior Associate (62) , Research Assistant (54) , Project Manager (49) , Senior Manager (41) , Senior Consultant (37) , Business Analyst (29) , Energy Analyst (28) , Intern (27) , Technical Specialist (25) , Director (24) , Account Manager (23)

What are the pros of working at ICF according to real employee reviews?

"There are great people and you can get valuable experience if you seek it out." ((in 255 reviews)); "The company has a good work/life balance and seems to really care about its employees." ((in 161 reviews)); "Good benefits and strong on" ((in 149 reviews)); "The culture is good but varies from office to office." ((in 137 reviews)); "Great colleagues to learn from and to work with Work/Life balance Provide resources to learn new tech" ((in 107 reviews))

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

"low pay; raises not equivalent to increases in responsibilities and promotions; some tedious tasks" ((in 152 reviews)); "Instability with government changes recently and generally low salaries that doesnt equate to the work being done" ((in 109 reviews)); "Having a good manager could make/break your job" ((in 65 reviews)); "Salaries are very low and no Bonus" ((in 49 reviews)); "Middle to upper management is horrible and seems to be so out of touch." ((in 34 reviews))

What are employees saying about ICF layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about ICF layoffs and their outlook for job security at ICF in 2026.

What are the top reviewed ICF locations?

Fairfax , Washington , Reston , Rockville , Atlanta , Arlington , New York , Martinsville , Minneapolis , Chicago , Columbia , Los Angeles , Sacramento , Richmond , Austin , San Diego , San Francisco , Virginia Beach , Detroit , Seattle , Boston , Houston , Portland , Baltimore , Denver , Philadelphia , Cambridge , Ann Arbor , Durham , San Juan

ICF reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,747 total reviews)

John Wasson

82% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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ICF has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,747 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ICF employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

2.0

Apr 3, 2024

Last resort

Simulation operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global opportunities for employment. Stable company.

Cons

Even the mid-level management is treated poorly via pay scale and work responsibilities. That filters down through every level. Truly only worried about public image and bottom dollar.

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We value honest and open conversations—even when it’s hard. If you feel like your workload is too much, schedule an impact conversation with your manager to express your concerns. -- LL

2.0

Mar 25, 2024

They started out good, then they changed

Telephone survey interviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the team leads and co-workers were pretty good. I enjoyed working with them.

Cons

The way HR let me go was horrible. They suspended me and fired me, all because I requested and received time off for family issues.

2.0

Jan 12, 2024

varies drastically by team

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of new grads, good salary

Cons

high rate of turnover, manager didn't even take the time to get to know the team,

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience. ICF expects people managers to create an environment that fosters belonging, embraces diversity, and prioritizes fairness and inclusivity at all levels. Our company values open and honest conversations—even when it’s hard.

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