Is ICF a good company to work for?

ICF has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 3,016 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 Intern , Vice President and Director .

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 (103) , Associate (89) , Manager (75) , Consultant (66) , Senior Associate (62) , Research Assistant (54) , Project Manager (49) , Senior Manager (40) , Senior Consultant (37) , Business Analyst (29) , Energy Analyst (27) , 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 248 reviews)); "The company has a good work/life balance and seems to really care about its employees." ((in 171 reviews)); "Good benefits and strong on" ((in 152 reviews)); "The culture is good but varies from office to office." ((in 140 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 116 reviews)); "Having a good manager could make/break your job" ((in 62 reviews)); "No bonus a few years in a row because the company isn't meeting their targets." ((in 42 reviews)); "Some Middle and Upper Management are not that helpful." ((in 33 reviews)); "Too many junior staff with no training" ((in 26 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

(2,744 total reviews)

John Wasson

82% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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ICF has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,744 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Feb 21, 2023

Best Company to work

Frontend developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training and development: invests heavily in training and development for its employees, which means you'll have access to a range of learning resources and opportunities to upskill.

Cons

Long hours: employees are often required to work long hours, including weekends and evenings

ICF Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your review. I'm glad you've been able to take advantage of the trainings offered at ICF! We strive to create an environment where people feel they have balance in their work life. If employees feel those boundaries are not respected or are being broken, we encourage you to discuss prioritization with your manager. If this approach does not work, please reach out to your HR business partner to further discuss your concerns. ---LL

4.0

Feb 19, 2023

Work Life balance

Junior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working hours are good, working times might be odd.

Cons

Not a well known brand which hampers exit opportunities.

ICF Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your review. Health and wellbeing are a top priority at ICF. We encourage employees to set expectations with their team of when they are working and when they are not. If employees feel those boundaries are not respected, we encourage you to discuss with your manager. If this approach does not work, please reach out to your HR business partner to further discuss your concerns. ---LL

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

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