Is ICF a good company to work for?

ICF has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 3,022 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 245 reviews)); "The company has a good work/life balance and seems to really care about its employees." ((in 162 reviews)); "Good benefits and strong on" ((in 147 reviews)); "The culture is good but varies from office to office." ((in 145 reviews)); "Great colleagues to learn from and to work with Work/Life balance Provide resources to learn new tech" ((in 107 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 119 reviews)); "Having a good manager could make/break your job" ((in 70 reviews)); "No bonus a few years in a row because the company isn't meeting their targets." ((in 43 reviews)); "Some Middle and Upper Management are not that helpful." ((in 35 reviews)); "No training opportunities." ((in 32 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

(2,749 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 2,749 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

3.0

Jan 28, 2016

OK place to be

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company cares about work/like balance Reasonable expectations Recent efforts to offer mentorship

Cons

Salary low compared to the competition Benefits are ho-hum Career advance varies significantly but can be seriously problematic for those who are contractors Company's earnings are growing at a glacial pace

2.0

Jan 27, 2016

Pass

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ICF is not a bad place to spend a year or two right out of college, but I would not recommend it beyond that.

Cons

I'll preface this by saying operations vary significantly depending on the Division and Line of Business. The work is largely mindless, even for those with advanced degrees (think organizing conferences and taking notes...) salaries are low for the industry, and growth occurs at a glacial pace, in part because the company is struggling to grow into new areas and continues to do the same work for same clients year after year. My best advice - Negotiate staff level/title and salary hard because once your are in, it's very difficult to move up. If you accept a junior staff position, be prepared to be in that role for at least 2-3 years. And be prepared for paltry wage increases. Before accepting, try to find a Linked-In connection in the company and have an honest conversation about whether they would recommend the job/company to a friend.

ICF Response

10y

Thanks for the review! We agree that ICF is a great place for individuals who have achieved their advanced degree. With that said, ICF has built on individuals that have grown their careers within the company, like our CEO Sudhakar Kesavan for instance. We encourage you to reach out to our folks via LinkedIn to hear more stories about employees who have built their careers at ICF.

3.0

Jan 25, 2016

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work and a wide range of projects. Big company lends itself to good learning opportunities if you look for them. Very good work/life balance, especially for new parents.

Cons

Wide variety in policies and pay between groups. Very difficult to move between groups once you're hired (your supervisor has to release you to apply for an opening).

ICF Response

10y

We are very pleased to hear that work/life balance, especially as a new parent, is something you have achieved! We can understand that moving across groups within the company can be challenging. Much of that is influenced by the scope and depth of the technical expertise required in each group. We have a very defined internal recruiting process and our HRBPs and recruiters are equipped with helping employees navigate those situations.

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