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 10 reviews)); "The people are great and very helpful." ((in 9 reviews)); "Extremely good retirement and health care benefits." ((in 5 reviews)); "Corporate culture feels tight" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great for ex military or GS employees" ((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 10 reviews)); "Base salary is low and can be difficult for an entry level analyst." ((in 10 reviews)); "low salary, disengaged management, boring work" ((in 8 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?

El Segundo , Arlington , Washington , Los Angeles , Goleta , Huntsville , Santa Barbara , Bedford , Hill AFB , Chantilly , Albuquerque , San Diego , Colorado Springs , Manhattan Beach , Ogden , Alexandria , San Francisco , Tacoma , Aberdeen , Boston , Malden , Somerville , Worcester , Crystal City

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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (123 reviews)

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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

5.0

Apr 15, 2026

Great support, benefits, and culture, but lower salaries

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Terrific support, mentorship, and training from management. Good company culture and it’s an employee-owned company! Extremely good retirement and health care benefits.

Cons

Because the retirement and healthcare benefits are so good, the actual salary is lower than some expect.

5.0

May 9, 2025

Fantastic Company

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tecolote is an outstanding company with great employees, leadership, benefits, and growth potential.

Cons

Its only limitation is that it is a niche company, but they are the best at what they do.

5.0

Mar 11, 2025

Excellent Employee-owned company

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing benefits - 40% contribution to 401k - Healthcare totally covered

Cons

Some government clients can be difficult to manage

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Jobs at Tecolote Research

Program Analyst (Junior/Entry)

Cost Analyst (Entry Level)

Help Desk Professional

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Junior - Mid Level Cost Analyst