Does Cherokee Federal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cherokee Federal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cherokee Federal. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cherokee Federal?

39% of Cherokee Federal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cherokee Federal 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cherokee Federal?

Program Manager (7) , Analyst (5) , Consultant (4) , Data Entry Clerk (4) , Project Manager (4) , Counterintelligence Analyst (3) , Internship (3) , Order Filler (3) , Account Executive (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Case Manager (2) , Cyber Security (2) , FOIA Analyst (2) , Financial Analyst (2) , Human Resources Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at Cherokee Federal according to real employee reviews?

"Very few: the pay was good but don't expect much in the ways of raises regardless of work volume" ((in 21 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great people" ((in 11 reviews)); "The salary was competitive, and the team I worked with was great, including direct management." ((in 5 reviews)); "Good salaries for working overseas." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cherokee Federal according to real employee reviews?

"Horrible and inadequate leadership." ((in 10 reviews)); "Management is always afraid of management at HQ in Tulsa" ((in 8 reviews)); "No bonus / No Profit Sharing" ((in 5 reviews)); "Disorganized upper management, benefits are mediocre at best, client displeased with company, sabotages own employees and lower level managers" ((in 4 reviews)); "term and some have established a bully culture to newer employees." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cherokee Federal layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cherokee Federal layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cherokee Federal in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cherokee Federal locations?

Tulsa , Washington , San Antonio , McLean , Kansas City , San Diego , Arlington , Pryor , Houston , Pomona , Las Vegas , Falls Church , Quantico , Oklahoma City , Fort Bragg , Lafayette , Frederick , Silver Spring , Atlanta , Lakewood , Fort Meade , Tysons Corner , Hill AFB , Norfolk , Suffolk , Yorktown , Alexandria , Fairfax , Louisiana , Lees Summit

Cherokee Federal reviews

3.0

39% would recommend to a friend

(184 total reviews)

Chuck Garrett

3% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Cherokee Federal has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 184 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cherokee Federal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

184 reviews

5.0

May 23, 2024

Great Company. Great Pay.

Regional foreign affairs analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee/quality of life focused company with very competitive pay.

Cons

I haven’t experienced any cons throughout my 5 years with the company.

4.0

May 23, 2024

Learning so much!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cherokee Federal is a government contractor with several LLCs which make up Cherokee Federal. I have learned expanded my knowledge of federal contracting which I am thankful.

Cons

Chaotic at times; however, government contracting is chaotic. Communiation could be better between departments.

5.0

Apr 4, 2024

Great Company

Gis specialist iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Despite how this may sound, the managers truely care about the happiness and wellbeing of their staff. It has been an honor working with the people that I have had the pleasure to be around.

Cons

The pay is on the lower side and as a contractor working for Cherokee Federal, you have an outside boss that you perform the work for. This can be hit or miss and I personally do not hold this against them.

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