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"Outdated hr policies, poor benefits and almost zero perks."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

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Work/Life balance

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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Reviews by job title

568 reviews

3.0

Oct 31, 2025

Great environment

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diversity in work, good work life balance

Cons

Not much appreciation, appraisal is minimal

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.

4.0

Jan 24, 2025

Started my big career here

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working conditions, adequate management

Cons

Non competitive salaries, sometimes boring routine tasks

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you experienced good working conditions and management during your time with us. We also appreciate your thoughts on the areas where we can improve, such as competitive salaries and the nature of routine tasks. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and continued success in your career journey!

5.0

Nov 29, 2024

Good to work

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to work here for long time

Cons

Nothing as of now for cons

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with EchoStar so far! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your work, and look forward to staying with us for the foreseeable future!

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