Is DISH a good company to work for?

DISH has an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5, based on over 8,273 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 31% of employees would recommend working at DISH to a friend and 25% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DISH have been left by employees working as Software Engineer(Internship) , Senior IT Manager and Intern .

Does DISH pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DISH employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DISH. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DISH?

31% of DISH employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DISH 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DISH?

Customer Service Representative (358) , Technician (284) , Field Service Technician (180) , Inside Sales Representative (147) , Account Executive (145) , Retention Specialist (105) , Manager (103) , Field Service Manager (102) , Sales Associate (99) , Sales Representative (80) , Operations Manager (77) , Software Engineer (77) , Installer (66) , Business Analyst (63) , Inventory Specialist (62)

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

"The pay was good and after a month or so the mastery of skill sets is very beneficial." ((in 643 reviews)); "The people are great and the advancement is there if you want to work for it." ((in 413 reviews)); "training is good and you get up training almost every week." ((in 162 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the downtown location was very fun" ((in 140 reviews)); "Working at Dish I made good money and a lot of money I made $85K by September." ((in 126 reviews))

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

"Terrible benefits (potential new hires have rejected offers solely on the awful benefits package alone.)" ((in 462 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and will belittle you any chance they get." ((in 205 reviews)); "Long hours: Entry level positions are mostly hired full time with 40 hour a week schedules." ((in 181 reviews)); "No work life balance have to pick up slack from other workers never know what time you'll be off" ((in 177 reviews)); "CPAW isn't a culture anyway and the real culture at dish is toxic and stifling." ((in 169 reviews))

What are employees saying about DISH layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed DISH locations?

Englewood , Denver , Littleton , Phoenix , Tulsa , El Paso , Roseland , Christiansburg , Harlingen , Thornton , New York , Hilliard , Alvin , Spartanburg , Flushing , Atlanta , Houston , Bluefield , Pine Brook , Colorado Springs , Dallas , Columbus , Suwanee , Meridian , Gilbert , American Fork , Chicago , Cheyenne , Nashville , Los Angeles

DISH reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(7,816 total reviews)

Charlie Ergen

22% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

DISH has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,816 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The DISH employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

4.0

Jul 24, 2025

Great place to learn

Data science lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Lots of learning opportunities 2. Well structured 3. Lots of growth opportunities (between boost, sling and dish) 4. Leadership is very approachable (no hierarchical or chain of command needs to be followed)

Cons

1. Not very flexible (In office policy applied strictly) 2. Frequent lay-offs leading to low morale

DISH Response

11mo

We're absolutely delighted to hear about your positive experiences with the learning and growth opportunities available across DISH, Sling, and Boost! It's fantastic to know that you're finding our company well-structured and that our leadership team is approachable, fostering an environment where hierarchical barriers are minimized. We truly believe in empowering our team members and providing them with the resources and support to develop their skills and advance their careers within our diverse family of brands. We also genuinely appreciate your candid feedback regarding our in-office policy. We understand that flexibility is a significant consideration for many, and we are continuously evaluating our policies to find the optimal balance between fostering collaboration in the office and supporting work-life integration. We value your input immensely as we strive to maintain a positive and supportive workplace for everyone. Thank you for being a valued member of our team and for sharing your honest perspective!

3.0

Jul 23, 2025

Okay job - not great pay

Sales team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some 4 by 10 schedules Fun office environment

Cons

Not great benefits Pay pretty low Dying industry so you are forced to use kind of seedy sales tactics Bad schedules and no choice in schedule changes for the most part

DISH Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective, as we are always working to improve our company. We are glad to hear that you found the office environment to be a fun place to work and hope you were able to build some great relationships during your time with us. We are sorry to hear that you were not happy with our compensation and benefits. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and continuously seek ways to provide a fulfilling career for our employees.

1.0

Jul 23, 2025

0 stars if possible

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. Would not recommend working here

Cons

Toxic culture, micromanagement poor leadership.High turnover for a reason.

DISH Response

11mo

We're genuinely sorry to hear about your challenging experience. This feedback is taken very seriously, as we are deeply committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment for all our team members. It's disheartening to learn that your time with us has not been positive, and we sincerely apologize for any negative impact this had on your professional journey. We are continuously working to enhance our leadership development programs, reinforce a culture of trust and empowerment, and ensure that every individual feels valued and respected. Your insights are incredibly valuable as we strive to identify and address areas where we can improve.

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