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
2.0
Sep 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job advancement if you move to head quarters

Cons

Pay, lack of communication, some employees clearly on the inside, boys club, confusion reigns supreme, over worked and under paid, no trust of employees

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EchoStar Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing this detailed feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience has involved challenges related to communication, pay, trust, and workload. We understand how frustrating it can be when these elements cause friction, and we take your comments about a potential boys club, lack of clarity, and the environment at headquarters seriously. It is never our intention for employees to feel overworked or undervalued. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and professional environment where clear communication is the standard and everyone feels respected and fairly treated. We also recognize the significant impact that management can have on our talented and passionate team members. The retention of our skilled workforce is paramount, and your perspective is important. We want to ensure that our management style empowers, rather than discourages, our employees.
1.0
Sep 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None. Can make decent money if ur in top 5% but they make it hard there too.

Cons

Constant change of rules. Micro manage. Make it hard to hit commissions.

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EchoStar Response
9mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on our commission structure and the challenges you've encountered. It's rewarding to hear that top performers can achieve financial success here. We strive for a culture that is supportive, clear, and professional for everyone, and it is regrettable that your experience was described as toxic. We are committed to fostering a transparent environment where employees feel they can thrive. We would value the opportunity to understand your specific situation better and encourage you to reach out to us directly at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can confidentially discuss your concerns and address them appropriately.
4.0
Sep 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

EchoStar invests significantly in attracting and retaining early-career professionals, from meaningful internship programs to entry-level roles.

Cons

EchoStar is changing and evolving, which causes lots of transitions.

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EchoStar Response
9mo
It is wonderful to hear about your positive experience and that you recognize EchoStar's commitment to attracting and retaining early-career professionals! We truly believe in the importance of our internship and entry-level programs as a pipeline for future success. We appreciate you highlighting that EchoStar is changing and evolving. We view these transitions as essential steps in our growth and development as a company, and we are dedicated to ensuring a supportive environment for all employees during these exciting periods.
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