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 957 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Inter-American Development Bank to a friend and 72% 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 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Inter-American Development Bank. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

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

82% of Inter-American Development Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Inter-American Development Bank 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

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

Consultant (264) , Intern (31) , 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 67 reviews)); "Great people and Fast environment" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good pay (although not many benefits for consultants)" ((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 51 reviews)); "There is no career development at the Inter" ((in 18 reviews)); "No career opportunities for young people" ((in 12 reviews)); "2) Highly political organization" ((in 11 reviews)); "The chances that your manager will be a mediocre fool are extremely high." ((in 9 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

82% would recommend to a friend

(564 total reviews)

Ilan Goldfajn

76% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

Inter-American Development Bank has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 564 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Inter-American Development Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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564 reviews

3.0

Sep 16, 2025

IDB Group

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Benefits, no tax payments, international workers.

Cons

Nepotism, no meritocracy, hard to land good jobs.

4.0

Aug 28, 2025

Good platform for a mid-career professional

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You gain a solid working method and learn from the inside how a multilateral institution operates. Because it is such a large organization with a wide variety of professional backgrounds, you are exposed to different perspectives and approaches to addressing issues

Cons

The work environment is not always the best. It is a highly competitive place, which in itself would not be negative, but it is common to encounter colleagues who take this competitiveness to a toxic level. Additionally, the transition from consultant to staff is a complicated process.

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

Great benefits, but limited growth opportunities

Research consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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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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Great benefits, but limited growth opportunities

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