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

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692 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Mar 16, 2024

Good Work Life Balance Poor Compensation

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance Supportive work environment

Cons

Poor compensation No clear avenue for growth and development Lack of collaboration

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback! Thrilled to hear that you enjoy working with your team and have a good work-life balance. Navigating career growth within a company can indeed be overwhelming. That’s where our Career Guides come in. They help you identify what skills you need to master at any stage—whether it’s individual, management, technical, or executive—to level up your career. By pinpointing what’s next in ICF’s career track, you can plan an impact conversation with your manager. This intentional discussion is an excellent opportunity to discuss your compensation and determine the steps needed to achieve your career goals. - KZ

4.0

Mar 16, 2024

PC Role

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible company, great team, great benefits

Cons

Pay bonuses and raises, but everything else is nice

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience! Thrilled to hear you have a great team and enjoy flexibility and benefits. ICF annually audits its salaries and compensation against other industries to ensure they are fair and competitive. At the same time, we select projects that align with our purpose—to build a more prosperous and resilient world—and don't risk our values at the sake of profit. With ICF, you can make an impact, and join a company that's investing in total compensation—including wellbeing, employee experience, and learning. If you’re still not satisfied and would like to seek additional compensation, prepare for an impact conversation with your manager to discuss what’s needed to get you there. - KZ

4.0

Mar 10, 2024

Great place to work at

Senior business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The team is amazing and super friendly. Everyone believes in helping each other out and working as a family. There is a great work life balance.

Cons

Downside if working at ICF is the low Salary

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback! Thrilled to hear you are enjoying a friendly and supportive work environment. Coming into a company and negotiating the compensation package you desire is not easy. ICF annually audits its salaries and compensation against other industries and market data to ensure they are fair and competitive. If you’re still not satisfied and would like to seek additional compensation, prepare for an impact conversation with your manager. Together, you can discuss the steps needed to align with your expectations. - KZ

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