Does Hughes Network Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hughes Network Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hughes Network Systems. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hughes Network Systems?

34% of Hughes Network Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hughes Network Systems 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hughes Network Systems?

Software Engineer (37) , MTS-2 Software Engineer (16) , Network Engineer (13) , Systems Engineer (12) , Engineer (10) , Software Engineer(Internship) (9) , MTS1 Software Engineer (8) , Senior Engineer (8) , Hardware Engineer (7) , Intern (7) , Intern - Hourly (7) , MTS-1 (7) , MTS3 Software Engineer (7) , Principal Engineer (7) , Program Manager (7)

What are the pros of working at Hughes Network Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance (depending on department)" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great people to work with and valuable connections to be made" ((in 55 reviews)); "My immediate team was great" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment and good new tools being used" ((in 16 reviews)); "Coworkers were nice." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hughes Network Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Poor benefits and very few holidays/PTO." ((in 38 reviews)); "Low salary is low and don't expect the growth will keep up with the inflation" ((in 29 reviews)); "but lot of managers and less people on the ground helping in the lab Poor management" ((in 27 reviews)); "No work from home" ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch and clearly doesn't care about rank and file employees." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hughes Network Systems layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Hughes Network Systems locations?

Germantown , Gaithersburg , San Diego , Washington , Las Vegas , Rockville , Baltimore , Silver Spring , Winston-Salem , Gaither , Boise , American Fork , Lindon , Nashville , Chicago , Fairfax , Long Island City , Maryland , Madison , Ann Arbor , Presque Isle , Portland , Copperas Cove , Killeen , Sunflower , Columbus , Colorado Springs , Aurora , Denver , West Hartford

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Hughes Network Systems

Part of EchoStar

Hughes Network Systems reviews

2.7

34% would recommend to a friend

(659 total reviews)

Hamid Akhavan

29% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.4

Compensation and benefits

Hughes Network Systems has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 659 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hughes Network Systems employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

659 reviews

3.0

May 5, 2026

Nice coworkers, but management and culture need improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance. Coworkers were nice.

Cons

Bad management and company culture

Hughes Network Systems Response

2mo

We are pleased to hear that you experienced a good work-life balance and enjoyed the company of your colleagues during your time with us. Having a supportive team of coworkers makes a significant difference in the daily work experience. Conversely, it is concerning to read your feedback regarding the management and overall culture. We are committed to fostering an environment where leadership is supportive and the workplace culture is inclusive for everyone. Your insights are incredibly helpful as we identify areas where we can improve our internal dynamics. If you would like to provide more detail regarding your experience with management, please reach out to us at peopleoperations@dish.com.

3.0

Apr 27, 2026

Easy work-life balance, but company faces debt issues

Pricipal network engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work life balance as there is not a lot of work

Cons

No future of the company because of up incoming debt

Hughes Network Systems Response

2mo

It is clear that you value a balanced and healthy work-life equilibrium, and we appreciate you highlighting this as a positive aspect of your time here. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding the company's long-term financial outlook and debt. Please be assured that we are committed to navigating our business challenges while continuing to foster a supportive environment for our team. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us identify areas where we can improve and grow.

3.0

Apr 24, 2026

Good team with work-life balance, but strict policies

Hardware engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team and good wlb

Cons

Strict in-person policy, benefit is not good

Hughes Network Systems Response

2mo

It is great to hear you enjoyed our supportive team culture and work-life balance. We appreciate your feedback regarding our in-office policy and benefits, as we are always looking for ways to better support our workforce. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Viewing 82 - 84 of 659 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Cox Communications

4.1★Compensation & Benefits

Cellular Sales

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Frontier

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

UScellular

4.3★Compensation & Benefits

Hughes Network Systems reviews FAQs

Reviews Hughes Network Systems reviews

Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Nice coworkers, but management and culture need improvement

Easy work-life balance, but company faces debt issues

Good team with work-life balance, but strict policies

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Hughes Network Systems reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Hughes Network Systems reviews FAQs