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

Inter-American Development Bank has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 965 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Inter-American Development Bank to a friend and 77% 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 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

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

Consultant (267) , 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 55 reviews)); "Nice people" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good pay and work" ((in 24 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 46 reviews)); "No career development for consultants (most of the workforce)" ((in 18 reviews)); "No clear career path" ((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

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3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(104 total reviews)

Ilan Goldfajn

82% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.2

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5.0

Nov 18, 2025

Very professional selection process

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Selection process is exhaustive and very professional. Interviewers and panel are knowledgeable ask interesting questions and open up for great conversations. Offer, contract and relocation process is very professional, customized and every person is open for questions and providing support in a warm, clear and effective manner. I have really enjoyed my pre-onboarding process.

Cons

I have not identified any cons. The hiring process I am in has been a very positive experience

1.0

Oct 11, 2025

Experience in idb

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great office, good job security for 3 years

Cons

Toxic dramatic and lack of innovation

5.0

Aug 30, 2025

Great company!

Data and reporting analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really helpful staff willing to support you in any step of the hiring process, also during work staff are very helpful too, you just have to make sure to ask the right questions to the right people.

Cons

Sometimes you might feel overwhelmed due to the amount of information, or the jargon belonging to your area, but by researching and asking the will get it done.

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