Does Tecolote Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tecolote Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tecolote Research. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tecolote Research?

90% of Tecolote Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tecolote Research 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tecolote Research?

Cost Analyst (22) , Senior Analyst (12) , Principal Analyst (8) , Analyst (6) , Financial Analyst (4) , Advanced Analyst (3) , Analyst II (2) , Budget Analyst (2) , Cost Analyst II (2) , Operations Analyst (2)

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

"Good work life balance." ((in 9 reviews)); "These people are bright, humble, and dedicated to their customers, missions and Tecolote." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great for ex military or GS employees" ((in 5 reviews)); "Corporate culture feels tight" ((in 5 reviews)); "Health insurance and Retirement is 100% paid by the company" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Pay is low, they expect way more than they're willing to pay, no real growth." ((in 9 reviews)); "Base salary is low and can be difficult for an entry level analyst." ((in 9 reviews)); "low salary, disengaged management, boring work" ((in 5 reviews)); "There's a training but it's not really applicable to your day" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Tecolote Research layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Tecolote Research locations?

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Tecolote Research reviews

4.1

90% would recommend to a friend

(123 total reviews)

James Y. Takayesu

95% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

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Tecolote Research has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 123 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Tecolote Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

123 reviews

3.0

Jan 30, 2020

Not great but not terribly bad.

Cost analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are amazing, they will work with you if you don't have a clearance but are able to get one.

Cons

Salary takes a cut due to benefits. There's a training but it's not really applicable to your day-to-day job. You don't get to grow certain skills listed in the job description.

4.0

Sep 3, 2019

Great place to work

Cost analyst ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Usually a nice environment to work

Cons

Low salary to make up for outstanding benefits and retirement

2.0

Aug 8, 2019

Good company but could be better

Administration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tecolote is a good company, they're stable and a nice place to work but they could be doing much more.

Cons

Tecolote has been around for a while - which is great for stability but they are very stuck in the way they do things. You'll often hear, "we've always done it this way." They are very resistant to change - that may be because what they've done in the past has worked or because of the restrictions they have as a federal contractor. They also pay well below average and justify doing so by touting their outdated benefits programs. The retirement benefits are generous - but only if you dedicate your entire career to them, it favors those who plan to stay with the company over 5 years. That just isn't appealing to the new millennial workforce and it's not sustainable for those who are trying to build now. They care more about employees punching a clock than they do about innovating and growing.

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