Is ICF a good company to work for?

ICF has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 3,025 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 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, 3.7 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 (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 258 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 148 reviews)); "The culture is good but varies from office to office." ((in 144 reviews)); "Great colleagues to learn from and to work with Work/Life balance Provide resources to learn new tech" ((in 112 reviews))

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

"Instability with government changes recently and generally low salaries that doesnt equate to the work being done" ((in 117 reviews)); "Having a good manager could make/break your job" ((in 69 reviews)); "Salaries are very low and no Bonus" ((in 47 reviews)); "Middle to upper management is horrible and seems to be so out of touch." ((in 35 reviews)); "No training opportunities." ((in 27 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

(2,752 total reviews)

John Wasson

83% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

ICF has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,752 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).

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3K reviews

1.0

Nov 13, 2022

Bad management

Research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is no pro at all

Cons

Bad management, bad salary, bad work life balance

ICF Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We strive to create an environment of mutual accountability where managers are considering everyone’s professional and personal needs. We also value honest and open conversations—even when it’s hard. Impact conversations encourage employees to meet with their managers on a regular basis to discuss their contributions, career aspirations, and needs, including work-life balance and compensation. If this approach does not work, employees can reach out to their HR business partner to further discuss their concerns and options. - KZ

4.0

Sep 11, 2022

Lots of learning and opportunities, however compensation packagage isn't great

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Exceptional people with great knowledge -Projects provide great exposure and learning opportunities both on your hard and soft skills -Everyone's voice is heard (naturally depends on your team)

Cons

- Poor compensation package especially for junior level employees. Raises are very low if you don't get a promotion, and even when you do, its not that much considering the sweat put in at times -Most teams with ICF don't receive a bonus payment (only some). If you are lucky to get a bonus, it is very low considering the amount of hours and personal sacrifice at times for some projects

ICF Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. It’s great to hear you had a good experience with your team and found opportunities to expand your learning and skills. Coming into a company and negotiating the compensation package you desire is not easy. We do annually audit our salaries and compensation to ensure they are fair and competitive with the industry. We also take into account nonmonetary ways to support the whole person—body, mind, career, and community. When employees are ready for the next step in their role, we ask they prepare their accomplishments and identify where they want to grow to discuss in quarterly impact conversations (our coaching framework). The Career Guide is also a helpful tool to discuss where you are at and where you want to go. We wish you luck in your next career opportunity and thank you for your time with us.

1.0

Apr 4, 2021

Worst place to work at.. Subjective Biased Managers. Everyone leaves

Call center representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefit is just Okay and you get re-imbursed immediately as well.

Cons

Overworked, recently always understaffed and hiring fewer people to replace people leaving. Managers are terrible people with no empathy or compassion (THEY FAKE ACT NICE). But their actions are pretty clear. If they feel threatened by you or can't stand your gut. You will never be promoted. So much incompetent leaders. Not a place to grow, get paid and look for better opportunities.......

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