Is Inter-American Development Bank a good company to work for?

Inter-American Development Bank has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 963 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Inter-American Development Bank to a friend and 76% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Inter-American Development Bank have been left by employees working as Intern , Research Fellow and Specialist .

Does Inter-American Development Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Inter-American Development Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Inter-American Development Bank. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Inter-American Development Bank?

80% of Inter-American Development Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Inter-American Development Bank 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Inter-American Development Bank?

Consultant (266) , Intern (32) , Senior Consultant (22) , Consultor (21) , Research Fellow (21) , External Consultant (14) , Specialist (12) , IT Consultant (9) , Operations Consultant (8) , Project Manager (8) , Analyst (7) , Communications Consultant (7) , Economist (7) , Operations Analyst (7) , Economic Consultant (6)

What are the pros of working at Inter-American Development Bank according to real employee reviews?

"The salaries are good and it allows you to go further in your academic goals" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great people and Fast environment" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good pay and work" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Inter-American Development Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Consultants in need of a G4 visa do staff work with no benefits or stability." ((in 52 reviews)); "Poor career development." ((in 16 reviews)); "No career opportunities for young people" ((in 12 reviews)); "2) Highly political organization" ((in 11 reviews)); "The manipulation of employees by managers and the nepotism is rampant." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Inter-American Development Bank locations?

Washington , New York , Chicago , Falls Church , Springfield , Ithaca , Saint Albans , Panama , San Francisco , Santa Barbara , Providence , State College , Bethesda , Cambridge

Inter-American Development Bank reviews

3.8

80% would recommend to a friend

(135 total reviews)

Ilan Goldfajn

82% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (135 reviews)

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4.0

Oct 21, 2025

Nice place to work, but difficult to make a career there

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good work-life balance, tax-free salary for international workers.

Cons

It is difficult to get a staff position (renewable). Most consultant positions end at 3 years and there is no a clear path forward within the organization.

5.0

Aug 8, 2025

Nice place

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice environment. Decent pay. Rewarding work.

Cons

No benefits. No clear career path.

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

Great benefits, but limited growth opportunities

Research consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

After the second year, employees receive a 9% savings contribution, which is a great long-term benefit. Generous vacation policy: 24 days off per year, which supports work-life balance. International and diverse work environment, with opportunities to collaborate across regions.

Cons

There is no health leave policy (sick leave is not officially recognized or paid). Flexibility highly depends on your supervisor — some are supportive, others much less so. The health insurance stipend is very low compared to actual healthcare costs. Limited opportunities for internal mobility or promotion, especially for consultants and temporary staff.

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