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 52 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 18 reviews)); "Good work environment over all" ((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?

"Poor benefits and vacation (2 weeks)" ((in 72 reviews)); "Charlie in his Micro Management mentality does not trust any of his employess to make the right decisions." ((in 48 reviews)); "Pay is low and Health Care is not much to be desired." ((in 25 reviews)); "If you don't start at a good salary you are screwed for many years to come." ((in 21 reviews)); "Listen to those who have experienced this toxic culture and RUNNNNNN!" ((in 12 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

Aug 10, 2025

EchoStar creates opportunities for my career

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The leaders in my group focus on making me, and my directs, successful. We are working together to create great things. We feel tremendous support from our executive leaders.

Cons

A long-term incentive program that aligns my future to the success of the company would be very motivating.

EchoStar Response

10mo

Thank you for your review. It's so great to hear you and your team feel supported by your leaders and that you're inspired by the work you're doing together. We are so proud of our teams and their ability to innovate and create. We've heard the feedback regarding the time tracking system and understand the concerns that have been raised. We are always working to improve our internal systems and processes to better support our employees and our business goals. Your perspective is valuable as we continue to evolve.

3.0

Aug 9, 2025

You either stay for 2 years or 20 years

Business operations analyst 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Acceptable salary, most people working here are legit. Not a bad place to start off your career if you have nothing better.

Cons

Medical benefits are bottom of the barrel, 3 months unpaid leave for childbirth, and complete lack of remote flexibility. Management claims that everyone works 5 days in office, but it really depends on the team. There exists hybrid and fully remote teams, but it's all kept quiet to prevent others from knowing and asking about it.

EchoStar Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that you found the salary acceptable and enjoyed working with our team members. We are always working to improve our benefits and policies to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our company culture is built around collaboration and teamwork, which we believe is best fostered through in-person interaction, but we will be sure to share your feedback with the appropriate teams.

5.0

Aug 4, 2025

Great place to work

Head of analytics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

never a dull moment ideas are heard and acted on minimal hiearchy & red tape

Cons

no remote options, but flexible as needed

EchoStar Response

10mo

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you find our work environment to be a great place and that you feel your ideas are heard and acted upon. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding remote options. We are always evaluating our policies to ensure we are providing the best possible experience for our team, and we value your input as we continue to evolve. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We are committed to making our workplace a positive and supportive environment for all.

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