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?

"Benefits are great." ((in 22 reviews)); "Very few: the pay was good but don't expect much in the ways of raises regardless of work volume" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great people with lots of enthusiasm and willingness to all work hard together." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good salaries for working overseas." ((in 6 reviews)); "Growth strategy, competitive salaries, advancement opportunity and ability to learn from industry leaders." ((in 4 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

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

2.0

Dec 7, 2022

Not that great

Contract performance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good christmas bonus and that's about it

Cons

Inconsistent attendance policies across all departments. No flexibility to work from home on days needed. No employee perks.

2.0

Jun 13, 2022

Not the real world

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kept employees on payroll thru the pandemic. They pay a minimum bonus each year. Supervisors are flexible on attendance policies.

Cons

Employees at the casinos were required to return to work and wear masks and heavily pressured to get the vaccine. Some employees are allowed to bend/break the rules. Favoritism is rampant. Cliches are rampant through the organization. Upper management is allowed a lot of latitude with tribal funds. This is not a normal business, they are a sovereign nation and it is no different than working for a foreign nation.

1.0

Mar 13, 2024

Run. Extremely Toxic Employer. Awful Experience.

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are no pros with this company or its subsidiaries. Would give 0 stars if possible.

Cons

Mgmt is extremely hostile and toxic. Gossipy, clique mean-girl targeting behavior is encouraged top down to employees. Most traumatizing work environment ever exposed to. Non-existent morale and previous neg reviews all things witnessed and/or experienced in current md location. Do not accept an offer from this company. Will seem nice and great at first but that’s to get you to take the job. Offers/contracts are exaggerated, falsely represented and you wouldn’t know the difference until it’s too late. Abysmally low pay, lack of career mobility not worth affecting your quality of life. No job security either.

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