Does GovCIO pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GovCIO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GovCIO. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GovCIO?

65% of GovCIO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GovCIO 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GovCIO?

Project Manager (12) , Program Manager (6) , Field Service Engineer (4) , Manager (4) , Project Coordinator (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Business Analyst III (3) , Data Analyst (3) , ELT Instructor (3) , Field Service Engineer (FSE) (3) , IT Project Manager (3) , Senior Business Analyst (3) , Senior Program Manager (3) , Systems Engineer (3) , Business Development Manager (2)

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

"Good benefit" ((in 17 reviews)); "They're great people and care for each other a lot." ((in 14 reviews)); "Decent pay" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 10 reviews)); "Management is great to work with" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Mean leadership has no problem throwing you under the bus to cover up their mistakes." ((in 13 reviews)); "Low Salary Increases" ((in 5 reviews)); "There are no bonuses and raises are few and far between." ((in 4 reviews)); "no upfront PTO or additional benefits on date of hire" ((in 3 reviews)); "Ever since GovCIO was acquired by private equity and then had its merger with Salient CRGT, the culture has changed immensely." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about GovCIO layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GovCIO locations?

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GovCIO reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(204 total reviews)

Jim Brabston

66% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

GovCIO has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 204 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GovCIO employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

204 reviews

2.0

Mar 1, 2026

Enjoyable job, awful management/corporate decisions

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed job, with good co-workers and local management.

Cons

Corporate/upper-level management is atrocious, every change made since I have started here has been for the worse. Absolutely zero internal mobility, no opportunities to progress.

GovCIO Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with your team and local leadership. As a company, we strive to provide resources and options—such as internal mobility—to support employees in advancing their careers and exploring new opportunities when contracts end. We appreciate your perspective and will continue working to strengthen communication and visibility around these initiatives and programs. We encourage you to reach out to your supervisor and/or HR Business Partner to discuss your interest areas and concerns as we prioritize internal mobility as an organization.

2.0

Jan 24, 2026

Contract funding lapsed

Cyber engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good contracts where available, some good ppl

Cons

Left about 100 people without funding for contract

GovCIO Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand concerns about funding changes and how they can impact employees. While contract‑driven work can be challenging, we are committed to improving communication, supporting affected employees through our Internal Mobility program, and strengthening our processes so people have clearer guidance and resources when funding shifts occur. Your input is appreciated and helps us continue refining how we support our workforce.

5.0

Jan 23, 2026

GovCIO

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Honest and fair salary, Senior leadership invests in the employee. They see your value.

Cons

I have no cons at this time

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