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

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 2,749 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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Feb 18, 2026

Various pros and cons

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, some great managers,

Cons

Work life balance is difficult to achieve.

2.0

Jun 17, 2025

No professionalism

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a work flexibility here without tight deadlines

Cons

Not caring for employees benefits.No hike. Once hired there job is done

2.0

Jan 17, 2025

Amazing people to work with but unequal salaries and promotions

Lead managing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ICF is able to attract bright and interesting people to work with, The projects are always very interesting and there is a nice friendly and learning culture.

Cons

There is a lack of transparency around promotions and pay bands with big pay gaps between people doing the exact same job, and others being promotes without the necessary skills. Management continues to say salaries are benchmarked but ICF employees are aware of competitors paying much better salaries. There is a massive turnover due to this. Career progression is not transparent and there is a leadership culture of promoting people after they threaten to leave, rather than rewarding good quality work. They continue to recruit new members (difficult and costly) instead of paying people what they deserve and saving money on recruitment. Improved leadership, transparency around promotions and clear understanding of pay bands will help with the high turnover, and employees feeling unappreciated.

ICF Response

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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you value the caliber of our employees and the learning culture at ICF. Creating an environment where employees thrive and collaborate on interesting projects is a top priority for us. ICF conducts annual benchmarking to ensure salaries and compensation remain fair and competitive. As a project-driven organization, compensation can sometimes reflect the budgets and scopes of client assignments. For those looking to make a meaningful impact and join a company that prioritizes total compensation—including well-being, employee experience, and professional development—ICF offers a rewarding environment where you can grow and thrive. --MD--

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