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 56 reviews)); "If you are looking for a 9 to 5 job and want a good work/life balance." ((in 24 reviews)); "Team is great and a bunch of hard" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work environment and peers" ((in 15 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?

"Just really poor management." ((in 51 reviews)); "Pay is low and Health Care is not much to be desired." ((in 26 reviews)); "The base salary is low compared to the current market" ((in 24 reviews)); "Listen to those who have experienced this toxic culture and RUNNNNNN!" ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor health benefits." ((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

1.0

Apr 16, 2025

Avoid, Avoid, Avoid

Business operations analyst ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All of my coworkers were good people to work with

Cons

Overall company culture is very toxic

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value your contributions and understand the importance of a supportive culture, we are glad to hear you had a positive experience with the people you worked with. We are sorry to hear your thoughts on the culture. If you have any further insights, suggestions, or concerns please feel free to share them with us at Peopleoperations@dish.com. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

1.0

Mar 29, 2025

Right or Left Brain or Both

Retention representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1 hour lunch hourly + commission

Cons

Training Management and poor communication

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and we're happy to hear the compensation and commission was a positive experience for you. We are sorry to hear about your negative experiences - Equipping our team members with the tools and information they need is important to us. We appreciate your input and your contribution to the team. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

2.0

Feb 7, 2025

Less that OK

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

there is no set time to get to the office and as long as you work your 8 hours, you can leave at any time you want

Cons

No salary raises nor promotions. Benefits are not that great. Not a lot of room for growth

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for taking time to share your feedback! We are happy to hear that you appreciate the work-life balance! We understand that compensation and benefits are crucial aspects of employment and we will continue to strive to offer a competitive benefits structure. We wish you continued success in your role with EchoStar!

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