CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 213,054	$ 330,845	$ 115,562
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,256)	(59,227)	50,069
Deferred compensation and pension plan adjustments, net of tax	3,420	19,096	5,419
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax	144	(410)	(53)
Comprehensive income	213,362	290,304	170,997
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(4,412)	(4,309)	(1,191)
Comprehensive income attributable to Korn Ferry	$ 208,950	$ 285,995	$ 169,806