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.

DISH reviews

2.8

32% would recommend to a friend

(7,806 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 7,806 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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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

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.

1.0

Apr 27, 2026

Toxic environment with favoritism and lazy management

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None, worst company ever! Run

Cons

During my time there, they played favorites. My manager was lazy and never worked, yet they've been promoted several times. Don't waste your time there unless you suck up to certain managers.

DISH Response

1mo

It is disheartening to read about your experience, as we strive to maintain a professional and fair atmosphere for all of our team members. We take your feedback regarding management and the workplace culture seriously, as fostering an environment built on merit and integrity is essential to our mission. Our goal is to ensure every employee feels supported and valued through consistent leadership and accountability. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your specific situation to ensure these concerns are addressed appropriately. Please feel free to reach out to our team at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can discuss this further.

3.0

Apr 23, 2026

Infosec team is chill but no worklife balance

Senior security engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will have friends after you trauma bond over your experience. InfoSec team is chill. A lot of really smart people that are undervalued

Cons

Mandatory badge in/out time. Penalties for banging in late. Limited PTO and company holidays. Consistent meeting overload. Full time in office. Low pay.

DISH Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your perspective regarding your experience with the company. We are pleased to hear that you found a strong sense of community among your peers and enjoyed your time with the InfoSec team. Our talented employees are indeed our greatest asset, and it is rewarding to see those professional connections highlighted. We have also noted your feedback regarding our in-office presence, scheduling, and compensation structures. We are constantly looking for ways to enhance our employee experience and value this candid input as we strive to foster a more balanced environment. If you would like to discuss your concerns in more detail, please feel free to reach out to peopleoperations@dish.com.

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