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 251 reviews)); "The company has a good work/life balance and seems to really care about its employees." ((in 163 reviews)); "The culture is good but varies from office to office." ((in 147 reviews)); "Good benefits and strong on" ((in 145 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 160 reviews)); "Instability with government changes recently and generally low salaries that doesnt equate to the work being done" ((in 113 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 47 reviews)); "Some Middle and Upper Management are not that helpful." ((in 36 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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Reviews by job title

692 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Jan 28, 2024

Salary

Simulations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pretty flexible work wise and the job isn't too complicated.

Cons

Salary not high enough for the location, weird coverage of federal holidays

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. Happy to hear you enjoy flexibility. For US-based employees, each year there are 10 holidays that include both fixed (Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, etc.) and floating. 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 to discuss what’s needed to get you there. - KZ

5.0

Jan 27, 2024

Flexible management for proven performers

Managing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company allows nearly unlimited flexibility to top performers of an associate level or higher Takes time to show gratitude and recognition Equitable Lots of female leaders/managers

Cons

Many contracts use primarily entry level staff with high turnover and does poor job of hiring to match turnover - cascade effect that stresses managers and staff alike Teams on federal contracts limited in ability to pay higher salaries to retain talent

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. So great to hear that you experience flexibility and recognition. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are a continuous, ongoing journey for us. While we are proud to have received awards recognizing our efforts in diversity and inclusion, we are constantly reevaluating our team structures, taking steps to close gaps, and identify data-driven solutions to invest in hiring people with dimensions of difference. Consulting certainly has its challenges when meeting client expectations. Projects can come in ebbs and flows, and client needs can change based on their priorities. However, most contracts have a set number of hours of work that cannot be exceeded. While meeting these demands is important, taking care of ourselves is a top priority. Discuss your thoughtful recommendations and workload expectations with your manager. - KZ

5.0

Jan 24, 2024

Positive culture

Statistician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and supportive leadership. Pay is good.

Cons

None, I haven’t experienced anything negative. More PTO is always helpful,

ICF Response

2y

Thank you for your five-star review! So excited to hear that you’ve had an excellent experience and appreciate the flexibility, leadership support, and compensation. - KZ

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