Is ICF a good company to work for?

ICF has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 3,024 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 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about ICF have been left by employees working as Senior Project Manager , Intern and Vice President .

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, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ICF?

Analyst (104) , 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 (28) , Director (25) , Technical Specialist (25) , 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 252 reviews)); "The company has a good work/life balance and seems to really care about its employees." ((in 166 reviews)); "Good benefits and strong on" ((in 157 reviews)); "The culture is good but varies from office to office." ((in 145 reviews)); "Great colleagues to learn from and to work with Work/Life balance Provide resources to learn new tech" ((in 104 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 159 reviews)); "Instability with government changes recently and generally low salaries that doesnt equate to the work being done" ((in 115 reviews)); "Having a good manager could make/break your job" ((in 65 reviews)); "No bonus a few years in a row because the company isn't meeting their targets." ((in 44 reviews)); "Some Middle and Upper Management are not that helpful." ((in 33 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

(692 total reviews)

John Wasson

83% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Reviews by job title

692 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Apr 28, 2024

Typical consulting company who works on government project

Lead data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Your job is secured in contract period.

Cons

No other bonus except base pay

4.0

Apr 27, 2024

Great people, flexible job

Media strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, lots of flexibility, good work life balance. Sick time and retirement plans offered.

Cons

All the responsibilities of an employee without the benefit of getting raises, no PTO or annual reviews

1.0

Apr 22, 2024

PSG pays well below market rate

Research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

WFH very easy work, work-life balance is great

Cons

jobs for new graduates will start $50-$65k with 2-3% salary increases per year. Similar pay to an NGO or non-profit. very little learning opportunities, most of the work for new hires will be intern-like. do not expect to learn anything in your first two years.

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your perspective. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoy working from home and appreciate the work-life balance. Navigating growth opportunities within a company can be overwhelming. We provide various learning options, including project management, business development, and both professional and technical training. You can choose from on-the-job training, mentoring, peer feedback, online courses, or instructor-led classes. Start by creating a Career Pathfinder Development Plan and scheduling an impact conversation with your manager to discuss your career goals. The impact conversation is a great opportunity to learn about ICF’s compensation philosophy and discuss what’s needed to get you to your desired pay. - KZ

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