EchoStar reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(568 total reviews)
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Charlie Ergen

28% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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).

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568 reviews
3.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good life and work balance

Cons

very low pay compared to the industry

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EchoStar Response
7mo
"We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It is encouraging to hear that you have found a good life and work balance during your time here, as fostering a healthy environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally is one of our core commitments. That is wonderful feedback that we value greatly. At the same time, we understand and take seriously your concern regarding low pay compared to the industry. We are committed to remaining competitive within the market, and feedback like yours is essential as we continuously review and adjust our compensation structure. We aim to ensure that our employees feel appropriately valued for their contributions."
5.0
Nov 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and hours, ease of hybrid location

Cons

Lay offs seemed to happen often

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EchoStar Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and candid feedback. We understand that layoffs are incredibly challenging for everyone involved, and we approach those decisions with the utmost seriousness and care, as they impact real people and their families. We are glad that you had a positive experience with your pay, hours, and the hybrid work arrangement, and we recognize that consistency in business decisions is essential. While we must sometimes make tough choices to align with the needs of the business, please know that we are continuously working to strengthen our stability and ensure our compensation and work flexibility remain competitive and fair across the company. Your perspective on this matter is valuable as we strive to be a supportive and positive place to work.
3.0
Oct 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Diversity in work, good work life balance

Cons

Not much appreciation, appraisal is minimal

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EchoStar Response
8mo
We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and are delighted to hear you find the work environment great, noting both the diversity in work and the good work life balance. We prioritize these aspects to ensure our team members feel engaged and supported. We also take your feedback about appreciation and the appraisal process very seriously. Recognizing the hard work and dedication of our employees is paramount, and we understand your feeling that appreciation is minimal. We are continuously reviewing our performance and recognition programs to ensure they are robust, meaningful, and reflective of the commitment our team shows every day. Thank you for helping us focus on this important area.
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