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 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 259 reviews)); "Good benefits and strong on" ((in 159 reviews)); "The company has a good work/life balance and seems to really care about its employees." ((in 156 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 109 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 154 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 71 reviews)); "No bonus a few years in a row because the company isn't meeting their targets." ((in 46 reviews)); "Middle to upper management is horrible and seems to be so out of touch." ((in 34 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

(2,751 total reviews)

John Wasson

82% 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 2,751 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Apr 4, 2016

Pretty Good Company

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ICF is not a bad company - it really depends on who you work for and what line of business you're in. In general, they seem responsive to staff needs and they care about giving back - often matching donations made by employees. Benefits are good too - not the best, but respectable.

Cons

It seems hard to get a raise, even if it's clear that they have a lot of money stored away. A 2% increase a year hardly account for the cost of living adjustment! I think good people end up looking elsewhere because of the modest raises and almost non-existent bonus structure.

ICF Response

10y

Dear Pretty Good Company, we appreciate your kind words and rating. Please know that we are sharing feedback about merit increases with senior leadership.

5.0

Apr 4, 2016

Very Happy

Senior business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My co-workers are friendly. I am given challenging assignments that allow for growth. Benefits are pretty good. Flexibility with hours and working from home.

Cons

There have been no major drawbacks. ICF is a relatively large company, and I am still learning more about some of its components.

ICF Response

10y

So happy you're having a positive experience so far!

3.0

Mar 30, 2016

Good for growth; Bad work/life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company encourages growth and finds opportunities for junior staff. There is a ceiling for most staff where it is difficult to climb up. Compensation could be better.

Cons

The work/life balance is very bad. Working 50-60 hours a week is normal for most staff.

ICF Response

10y

Dear current employee, it sounds like you are experiencing a difficult situation. We encourage you to reach out to your Human Resources Business Partner and openly share your concerns about your current work schedule.

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