Does EchoStar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, EchoStar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at EchoStar. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at EchoStar?

41% of EchoStar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated EchoStar 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EchoStar?

Software Engineer (26) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , Engineer (17) , Engineer II (9) , Program Manager (8) , Senior Engineer (8) , Customer Service Representative (7) , Engineer I (7) , Manager (7) , Engineering Intern (6) , Software Engineer I (6) , Business Analyst (5) , Project Manager (5) , Senior Manager (5) , Software Test Engineer (5)

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

"I've worked with a lot of really good people at this company and there are a lot of very smart and skilled individuals." ((in 52 reviews)); "If you are looking for a 9 to 5 job and want a good work/life balance." ((in 23 reviews)); "Team is great and a bunch of hard" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good work environment over all" ((in 14 reviews)); "Coworkers were friendly and I got to go to different locations." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Poor benefits and vacation (2 weeks)" ((in 72 reviews)); "Charlie in his Micro Management mentality does not trust any of his employess to make the right decisions." ((in 48 reviews)); "Pay is low and Health Care is not much to be desired." ((in 25 reviews)); "If you don't start at a good salary you are screwed for many years to come." ((in 21 reviews)); "Listen to those who have experienced this toxic culture and RUNNNNNN!" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about EchoStar layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed EchoStar locations?

Englewood , Denver , Cheyenne , Germantown , Atlanta , Littleton , Gilbert , American Fork , Superior , El Paso , Gaithersburg , Centennial , Roseland , Dallas , Bluefield , Los Angeles , Christiansburg , Chandler , Tulsa , Aurora , Spartanburg , Meridian , Newark , Pine Brook , Lehi , Litchfield , Monee , Mount Jackson , Quicksburg , Virginia Beach

EchoStar reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(568 total reviews)

Charlie Ergen

28% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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EchoStar has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 568 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The EchoStar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

568 reviews

3.0

Jun 21, 2008

Not a good or bad company to work for.

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The location is pretty good, they give a discount on TV service, and the people are good to work with. If you like technology then you can get some interesting projects, and learn from people who know more than you. All in all not a bad first company experience, but wouldn't want to stay for ever.

Cons

The health benefits are a joke, the salaries are generally below average, and the company is cheap in every aspect. The company direction is confusing due to the recent split but continued common leadership.

2.0

Sep 22, 2025

Can’t really give a star rating with conflicting feelings

Senior activation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I actually worked remote during my year there. Company provided equipment and proper training of use of the equipment and software. Pay, benefits, and incentives were excellent. While I was hired on as a Boost Infinite customer support associate, I ended as a senior activation specialist. With two other titles in-between. Each new leader was adaptable and very helpful. Honestly first job I truly enjoyed.

Cons

Having been let go in March 2024. When I received my separation letter from Dish, it specifically emphasized that I could reach out to someone from the company and that I would either be considered for rehire, given an opportunity, or at the very least, have a conversation with a recruiter. Despite my efforts, I have yet to receive that opportunity. I have reached out via the chat box on the Echo stars Career website and was given this email. This is a a total of three times I’ve sent a message. While I did receive one automated reply, I promptly responded to it and have not received any further communication.

EchoStar Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience as a former employee. We are genuinely pleased to hear that you found the pay, benefits, and incentives excellent, and that you enjoyed your time working remotely with the company-provided equipment and training. It’s also wonderful to know that you felt your leaders were adaptable and helpful as you advanced from a customer support associate to a senior activation specialist. We are committed to maintaining a positive experience for all employees, past and present. Given the nature of your concern, we would truly love the opportunity to better understand your situation. Please reach out directly to peopleoperations@dish.com so that we can have your experience addressed personally by our dedicated People Operations team.

1.0

May 29, 2025

They Rule by Intimidation

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, good team, employee events are well done.

Cons

Yearly increases do not happen. As recently as March 2025 if you were not a BoostScriber, you did not receive a raise worthy of the efforts put in. We were told we would need to write the Chairman a letter to prove why we deserved a raise if we would not pay to use their product.

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and insight to your experience. We take all feedback seriously and continuously strive to improve our workplace. If you would like to have your concerns addressed, we encourage you to reach out to HR via PeopleOperations@dish.com.

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