CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 85,057	$ 51,588	$ 237,786	$ 48,811
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(15,279)	25,071	(30,818)	47,374
Deferred compensation and pension plan adjustments, net of tax	1,159	663	1,851	1,988
Net unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	(115)	(5)	(132)	(39)
Comprehensive income	70,822	77,317	208,687	98,134
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(909)	(257)	(2,889)	(612)
Comprehensive income attributable to Korn Ferry	$ 69,913	$ 77,060	$ 205,798	$ 97,522