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 54 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 20 reviews)); "Good work environment and peers" ((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?

"Outdated hr policies, poor benefits and almost zero perks." ((in 62 reviews)); "Pay is low and Health Care is not much to be desired." ((in 27 reviews)); "If you don't start at a good salary you are screwed for many years to come." ((in 22 reviews)); "Granted it is a tough business to be in but it was made worse by the lack of equality, low pay, and horrible health benefits." ((in 13 reviews)); "Listen to those who have experienced this toxic culture and RUNNNNNN!" ((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

Oct 13, 2025

Great company

Customer service supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company if your looking for opportunities and are flexible

Cons

No negative experiences in my role

EchoStar Response

8mo

What wonderful feedback to receive—thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! It is fantastic to hear that you found our company to be a great source of opportunities and that you had no negative experiences in your role. We truly value flexibility in our team and are thrilled that this resonated with you. We are committed to providing an excellent workplace, and positive endorsements like this reinforce our efforts to continuously foster a great environment. We wish you continued success!

5.0

Oct 9, 2025

Nothing

Software test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work ,Helpful people also good work

Cons

Nothing as such, also very good

EchoStar Response

8mo

We're delighted to see your enthusiastic feedback! It’s wonderful to know that you've had a good experience. We truly believe our team makes a difference, and your positive comment on our very good environment is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your review! We're committed to fostering this positive and supportive workplace for everyone.

5.0

Oct 9, 2025

Great company

Senior account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything about working here I miss

Cons

Hours are not great but worth it

EchoStar Response

8mo

It’s truly wonderful to hear that you miss everything about working here! That genuine sentiment is the highest praise we could receive, and it inspires us. We certainly understand that the hours can be challenging, but we're glad to know you felt the work was worth it. We are continuously looking for ways to improve our work-life balance while still delivering the high-quality services our customers expect. Thank you for your enthusiastic and honest review!

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