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 20 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 18 reviews)); "Great people with lots of enthusiasm and willingness to all work hard together." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good pay for easy work, accumulated PTO, retention bonuses, on site cafeteria and store" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good salaries for working overseas." ((in 6 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 7 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

(183 total reviews)

Chuck Garrett

3% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (183 reviews)

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Cherokee Federal has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 183 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

183 reviews

1.0

Aug 16, 2025

Woke HR Culture

Infrastructure engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Impossible to get fired if you're indian

Cons

If you're conservative or Christian, fellow employees will be hostile with no repercussions

1.0

May 29, 2025

I had no choice, I need to pay bills!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My "paychecks" never bounced. Their objectives, to support the Cherokee people, are admirable.

Cons

It doesn't seem anyone in the corporate realm really cares about their moneymakers, the butts in the seats. The "Workforce Mobility Program" is laughable. If your contract tasking gets cancelled, GOOD LUCK! As a company, they obviously don't have the experience to manage government contracts long term. Don't be fooled, they do NOT understand government cybersecurity. There's really only one contract and they're losing that, with really no chance of competing to win it again. They acquired a good company and it will probably cease to exist because the CFED mothership didn't understand how it all works. They chased away a LOT of good people.

2.0

Apr 24, 2025

Weak Program Managers

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits Super 401K matching

Cons

Even long term, full-time employees get let go (fired) if a contract expires. They will not find another spot for you.

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