Is DISH a good company to work for?

DISH has an overall rating of 2.7 out of 5, based on over 8,275 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 30% 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?

30% 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, 2.5 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 (106) , 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 665 reviews)); "The people are great and the advancement is there if you want to work for it." ((in 414 reviews)); "training is good and you get up training almost every week." ((in 167 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the downtown location was very fun" ((in 132 reviews)); "Working at Dish I made good money and a lot of money I made $85K by September." ((in 121 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 466 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and will belittle you any chance they get." ((in 204 reviews)); "No work life balance have to pick up slack from other workers never know what time you'll be off" ((in 177 reviews)); "Long hours meant that you wouldn't always be getting home at the expected time." ((in 177 reviews)); "CPAW isn't a culture anyway and the real culture at dish is toxic and stifling." ((in 170 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

2.7

30% would recommend to a friend

(2,648 total reviews)

Charlie Ergen

20% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Culture & values

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

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5.0

Nov 8, 2025

Good Job

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and team atmosphere

Cons

A lot of travel to accounts

DISH Response

8mo

It's wonderful to hear that you've experienced the positive aspects of our company, particularly noting the competitive salary and the strong team atmosphere we strive to foster. We truly appreciate you sharing your perspective. We also recognize your feedback regarding the significant travel requirements to accounts. We understand that extensive travel can impact work-life balance, and we are continuously looking at ways to optimize our account management strategies and leverage technology to potentially mitigate the need for constant travel where possible. Your comments are invaluable as we work to improve the employee experience. We are dedicated to ensuring a positive and productive environment for everyone on our team.

1.0

Nov 4, 2025

Dish Wireless Engineer

Senior rf engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to learn new technology in ORA, because it is first green field network in USA

Cons

Dirty politics, No diversity, No bonus benefit is okey

DISH Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective on the company culture and compensation. We appreciate your candor and value all employee feedback as it helps us identify areas for necessary improvement. Building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued is a top priority for our leadership. We are committed to fostering a respectful workplace and continually reviewing our compensation and benefits packages to ensure we remain competitive and rewarding.

3.0

Oct 28, 2025

Job Review

Associate accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large Company, Standard Processes and Procedures

Cons

Low Pay, Management Makes Emotional Decisions

DISH Response

8mo

We sincerely appreciate you sharing your candid feedback regarding your experience with the company. It is valuable to know that you recognize the structure and consistency that comes with our size and standard operating procedures. We certainly take your comments regarding compensation and management behavior seriously. We are actively reviewing our compensation framework to ensure it remains competitive and fair. Furthermore, we are dedicated to continuous improvement in our leadership development programs, focusing on objective and professional decision-making to better support our employees. Your input is key to our commitment to continuously improving the workplace environment.

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