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 2.7 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 27 reviews)); "Team is great and a bunch of hard" ((in 15 reviews)); "Coworkers were friendly and I got to go to different locations." ((in 11 reviews)); "I had a great manager." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at EchoStar according to real employee reviews?

"Poor benefits and vacation (2 weeks)" ((in 73 reviews)); "Charlie in his Micro Management mentality does not trust any of his employess to make the right decisions." ((in 52 reviews)); "Pay is low and Health Care is not much to be desired." ((in 27 reviews)); "The base salary is low compared to the current market" ((in 23 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

(569 total reviews)

Charlie Ergen

32% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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EchoStar has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 569 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

569 reviews

1.0

Feb 3, 2025

Okay….Job

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid first job out of school.

Cons

Work-life balance is nonexistent. They need to be more flexible on hybrids.

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We do our best to foster a positive work environment where employees feel empowered to reach their full potential, and we’re always looking for better work-life balance solutions for our employees. We appreciate your input and your contribution to the team!

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

Dec 23, 2024

Opportunity is real

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The intentional exposure and pace of adventure here has truly been a revelation in my career, growing my skills faster and developing my toolkit more rapidly than I had even aspired towards when starting.

Cons

None to speak to, as life is generally pretty good here!

EchoStar Response

1y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that EchoStar has been a place where you’ve been able to grow your skills quickly and that the pace has provided valuable experiences. It’s great to know that you’re enjoying the journey and feel that your toolkit is expanding! We truly appreciate your dedication and the contributions you've made over the years.

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