CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 172,561	$ 213,054	$ 330,845
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(18,722)	(3,256)	(59,227)
Deferred compensation and pension plan adjustments, net of tax	3,989	3,420	19,096
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax	248	144	(410)
Comprehensive income	158,076	213,362	290,304
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,829)	(4,412)	(4,309)
Comprehensive income attributable to Korn Ferry	$ 154,247	$ 208,950	$ 285,995