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 (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 170 reviews)); "Good benefits and strong on" ((in 146 reviews)); "The culture is good but varies from office to office." ((in 143 reviews)); "Great colleagues to learn from and to work with Work/Life balance Provide resources to learn new tech" ((in 108 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 113 reviews)); "Having a good manager could make/break your job" ((in 64 reviews)); "No bonus a few years in a row because the company isn't meeting their targets." ((in 41 reviews)); "Middle to upper management is horrible and seems to be so out of touch." ((in 38 reviews)); "No training opportunities." ((in 29 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

(693 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

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Reviews by job title

693 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Feb 11, 2023

Good employer, low salaries

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment and collaboration with colleagues Possibility to work on many different topics Good development opportunity

Cons

Low salaries compared to other consultancies in Brussels, not really competitive Limited flexibility in terms of working from abroad

ICF Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Coming into a company and negotiating the compensation package you desire is not easy. 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. --- SS

1.0

Feb 7, 2023

Not a good time

Associate data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Had decent work life balance

Cons

Very bad management, no room for growth, low pay

ICF Response

3y

We are sorry to hear you did not have a good experience working at ICF. As an organization, we value open and honest conversations—even when it’s hard. Employee input shapes our strategies and helps move us forward. We hope you have expressed your concerns before you left ICF. --- SS

5.0

Feb 6, 2023

Great people, amazing work

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Passionate people - Great culture - Work Life Balance

Cons

- Salary could be higher

ICF Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We're so glad you enjoy working for ICF. ICF benchmarks on an annual basis to keep its salaries and compensation fair and competitive. As we are in a business where we negotiate contracts with our clients and select projects that align with our values, salaries can depend on the budget of the client and assignments. With ICF, you can make an impact, and be part of 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. --- SS

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