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 53 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 17 reviews)); "Good work environment and peers" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good coworkers, not difficult to get along with, many are very helpful and even competent." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Poor benefits and vacation (2 weeks)" ((in 66 reviews)); "Charlie in his Micro Management mentality does not trust any of his employess to make the right decisions." ((in 53 reviews)); "Pay is low and Health Care is not much to be desired." ((in 28 reviews)); "If you don't start at a good salary you are screwed for many years to come." ((in 22 reviews)); "Listen to those who have experienced this toxic culture and RUNNNNNN!" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about EchoStar redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about EchoStar redundancy and their outlook for job security at EchoStar in 2026.

EchoStar Reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(567 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 567 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

567 reviews

1.0

30 Jun 2026

waste of time

None

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

application is easy and quick

Cons

only hire bilinguals so its a waste of time

EchoStar Response

1d

We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on our application timeline. Ensuring a smooth and efficient initial process for candidates is something we continually focus on. On the other hand, we are sorry to hear that you felt your time was wasted due to specific role requirements. Depending on the operational needs of certain business segments and the customer bases they support, language fluency can sometimes be a core qualification for specific openings. We are truly dedicated to providing equitable opportunities and constantly evaluating our hiring criteria. Because you have expressed a serious concern regarding our overall outlook and selection processes, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Please consider reaching out to peopleoperations@dish.com so we can look closer into your experience.

1.0

17 Jun 2026

Talented colleagues overshadowed by poor work-life balance

Assistant to marketing general manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Some of the people are talented

Cons

Zero work life balance, you will be treated like a middle school student. They will not listen to employee feedback, and will monitor your in office hours expecting 9 hour minimum days.

EchoStar Response

1w

We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. It is great to hear that you find your colleagues to be talented and capable. We strive to provide a supportive environment where our teams can thrive, and your comments regarding work-life balance, office hour expectations, and employee feedback have been noted. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and continuous workplace improvement, and we would welcome the opportunity to better understand your situation. Please feel free to reach out to us at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can further discuss your experience.

2.0

2 Jun 2026

Poorly managed, outdated tech

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Lower bar for entry than other companies, pay isn't terrible

Cons

Outdated toxic culture, tone deaf management, and dying business model.

EchoStar Response

3w

We appreciate you sharing your perspective on your time with us. It is great to hear that you found our entry opportunities accessible and our compensation competitive. However, we are truly sorry to hear that the culture and management style did not meet your expectations. We take this feedback seriously as we are constantly working to modernize our technology and foster a supportive environment for our team. We would welcome the chance to learn more about your specific experience and discuss how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to our team at peopleoperations@dish.com.

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Talented colleagues overshadowed by poor work-life balance

Poorly managed, outdated tech

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