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 56 reviews)); "If you are looking for a 9 to 5 job and want a good work/life balance." ((in 24 reviews)); "Team is great and a bunch of hard" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work environment and peers" ((in 15 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?

"Just really poor management." ((in 51 reviews)); "Pay is low and Health Care is not much to be desired." ((in 26 reviews)); "The base salary is low compared to the current market" ((in 24 reviews)); "Listen to those who have experienced this toxic culture and RUNNNNNN!" ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor health benefits." ((in 13 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

5.0

Jun 5, 2025

Great Interview

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

On time and very personable. Answered questions I had and will set up a meeting to introduce the rest of the team so I can ask job specific questions.

Cons

She kept getting a call from someone which interrupted the interview.

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're sorry to hear your interviewer was distracted but happy to hear that the interview experience was other wise positive. Wishing you the best!

5.0

Jun 4, 2025

Echo star

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a pleasure taking with the hiring manager and I was well pleased after interviewing me

Cons

I do really want to be higher and work for this company

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you had a positive interview and enjoyed your conversation with the hiring manager. It’s great to know you’re enthusiastic about joining EchoStar. We appreciate your kind words about the management team and your interest in being part of our business. Wishing you the best in your career journey!

5.0

Jun 4, 2025

Growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of opportunities to excel within the company

Cons

Haven’t given a reason to have a con

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for sharing this feedback! Opportunity is our number one benefit, and we’re so glad you love our culture and values here at EchoStar. Thanks for your review and all that you do!

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