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"Outdated hr policies, poor benefits and almost zero perks."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

2.0

Jun 19, 2012

stay away

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

outdated company trying to reinvent itself. opportunity for growth

Cons

too many former employees ( employees that got rich, left, couldnt cut it, and came back) put in to high ranking positions.

2.0

Apr 3, 2012

Good place for freshers - good job security, below market pay, mediocre benefits, heavy politics, finicky exec. mgmt

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It really is a great place for freshers - someone that really doesn't care a great deal about Salary or Benefits and is not exposed to politics in workplace. In return, you will get to work on challenging projects and learn a lot. Mid-career engineers can expect a decent job satisfaction - you might be able to find challenging projects and a decent career growth.

Cons

* Medical benefits are mediocre at best (high deductible and high out of pocket expense per year), * When you are in the middle to senior management, you are exposed to a lot of workplace politics and to the fickle-minded and seemingly ungrateful/unappreciative executive management that won't hesitate to be verbally abusive (honestly and thankfully, not my personal experience, but I've seen/heard-of people go through this) * Lack of 'work hour' flexibility unless you get a good manager - but with the executive management's 'Clock punching' mentality, even a good manager's hands are tied.

3.0

Nov 26, 2011

Good for a temporary job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Offers a great internship program for students; Good environment to get your first out of school hands on job experience.

Cons

Low pay; inadequate pay increases; poor benefits;

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Good place for freshers - good job security, below market pay, mediocre benefits, heavy politics, finicky exec. mgmt

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