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 23 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great people" ((in 10 reviews)); "Competitive salary: not great, but not in the >50% quartiles." ((in 9 reviews)); "I enjoy the team that I work for." ((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 7 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 3 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

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Cherokee Federal reviews

3.0

39% would recommend to a friend

(183 total reviews)

Chuck Garrett

3% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

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).

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183 reviews

3.0

May 7, 2025

Review

Grant specialist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Position had a great starting wage. The department offered a lot of flexibility.

Cons

The hiring process with Cherokee Nation is lengthy.

5.0

May 5, 2025

Great Place to Work

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Doesn't micromanage. Great support! Great co-workers.

Cons

I can’t think of any cons.

5.0

May 5, 2025

Great place for career growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture of growth and advancement opportunities where someone as the chance to develop a career from a junior position and advance into leadership.

Cons

The growth of the organization is fast paced.

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