Does DISH pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DISH employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DISH. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DISH?

32% of DISH employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DISH 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DISH?

Customer Service Representative (357) , Technician (285) , Field Service Technician (181) , Inside Sales Representative (147) , Account Executive (144) , Retention Specialist (105) , Manager (103) , Field Service Manager (102) , Sales Associate (99) , Sales Representative (80) , Operations Manager (77) , Software Engineer (77) , Installer (66) , Business Analyst (63) , Inventory Specialist (62)

What are the pros of working at DISH according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was good and after a month or so the mastery of skill sets is very beneficial." ((in 694 reviews)); "The people are great and the advancement is there if you want to work for it." ((in 404 reviews)); "training is good and you get up training almost every week." ((in 162 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the downtown location was very fun" ((in 127 reviews)); "Working at Dish I made good money and a lot of money I made $85K by September." ((in 127 reviews))

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

"Terrible benefits (potential new hires have rejected offers solely on the awful benefits package alone.)" ((in 471 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and will belittle you any chance they get." ((in 202 reviews)); "Long hours: Entry level positions are mostly hired full time with 40 hour a week schedules." ((in 180 reviews)); "No work life balance have to pick up slack from other workers never know what time you'll be off" ((in 178 reviews)); "CPAW isn't a culture anyway and the real culture at dish is toxic and stifling." ((in 167 reviews))

What are employees saying about DISH layoffs in 2026?

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

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2.8

32% would recommend to a friend

(7,805 total reviews)

Charlie Ergen

26% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

DISH has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,805 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The DISH employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Telecomunicaciones industry (3.6 stars).

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8K reviews

2.0

May 4, 2026

Limited advancement and heavy workload with outdated equipment

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not much good to say about it other than it was a pay check.

Cons

Limited advancement opportunities, sometimes heavy workload, outdated equipment at certain locations, slow procurement and approval processes.

DISH Response

3w

We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. It is helpful to hear that our compensation met your needs, as we aim to provide competitive support for our team members. However, we acknowledge your concerns regarding the availability of advancement opportunities and the challenges posed by equipment and procurement processes. Our organization is committed to continuous improvement, and feedback like yours is essential as we evaluate how to better support our technical teams and streamline our internal operations. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Apr 30, 2026

Innovative efforts hindered by instability and micromanagement

Qa analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong attempts at trying to restructure company to best be positioned for innovation.

Cons

Extreme instability and micromanagement. There is constant layoffs and there is no sense of direction

DISH Response

4w

It is clear from your feedback that you see the potential for innovation within our organization, and we appreciate you highlighting those efforts. However, it is equally important for us to hear about the instability and management styles that are making your day-to-day experience difficult. We are genuinely committed to creating a more cohesive environment where our team feels supported rather than scrutinized. Your perspective on our current direction is valuable as we strive to better align our internal processes with our long-term goals. We would welcome the chance to hear more about your specific experiences regarding these concerns. Please feel free to connect with us at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can discuss this further.

2.0

Apr 30, 2026

Employment stability, but pay lags behind industry standards

Electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Continued employment and free satellite TV. Don't be incompetent, pretend you care, manage expectations, and make an important contribution once a year,

Cons

Below industry pay. Small pay increases. Monitoring of badge in/out time. Dish is cheap on principle. You'll see. It's just how Charlie runs things...."spend it like it's your money". Dish mantra ... everyone should be content with PBJs while Charlie flies in a G6 and spends a $1B on spectrum.

DISH Response

4w

We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on your tenure with the company. It is great to hear that you have valued the stability of your employment and the perks like our complimentary satellite service. We also acknowledge your comments regarding compensation, internal policies, and our operational philosophy. Feedback like yours is essential as we strive to balance our strategic goals with the need to foster a positive and competitive environment for all our team members.

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