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 (145) , 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 677 reviews)); "The people are great and the advancement is there if you want to work for it." ((in 405 reviews)); "training is good and you get up training almost every week." ((in 171 reviews)); "Working at Dish I made good money and a lot of money I made $85K by September." ((in 137 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the downtown location was very fun" ((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 469 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and will belittle you any chance they get." ((in 214 reviews)); "Long hours meant that you wouldn't always be getting home at the expected time." ((in 183 reviews)); "No work life balance have to pick up slack from other workers never know what time you'll be off" ((in 174 reviews)); "CPAW isn't a culture anyway and the real culture at dish is toxic and stifling." ((in 163 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

3.0

Apr 16, 2026

Good commission and support, but high stress levels

Retention specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive commission. Easy access to necessary info while working. Immediate manager support always available.

Cons

Everchanging methods and strategies that management wants implemented. The nature of the phone calls is very mentally and emotionally taxing

DISH Response

1mo

It is encouraging to hear that you have found success with our commission structure and felt supported by your immediate manager. Providing the tools and leadership necessary for our teams to succeed is a priority, and we are glad these aspects of your role have been impactful. We understand that the evolving nature of our strategies and the emotional demands of the work can be challenging. We are committed to refining our processes and supporting our employees' well-being as we navigate industry changes together. Your feedback is appreciated as we work to foster a more balanced environment.

2.0

Apr 8, 2026

Join only if you are desperate for a job

Product designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Sometimes you luck out with a good team/manager - Okay-ish pay - Recently stated promoting internally

Cons

- Like school, must badge in before 9AM or your manager gets and email - Restricted to stay inside the building for 8hrs. 8hrs+ if you want to be promoted. Tracks your time diligently. - No hybrid or remote options and no flexibility, worse in some teams. - Top down approach when it comes to running the business, you will constantly be putting out fires because someone in leadership feels a certain way and it needs to be changed immediately. - You will constantly be told how you are not doing a good job by either you manager, or skip and maybe even other people not on your team - No cross functional collaboration - Calls itself as agile but truly is the most waterfall, there is a 7+ step process for pushing anything to production

DISH Response

1mo

It is appreciated that you took the time to share such a detailed perspective on your experience with us. We are glad to hear you found value in our internal promotion initiatives and that you’ve had the opportunity to work with a strong team. Our goal is to foster an environment where talent can grow within the organization. We also recognize your concerns regarding our in-office presence, time-tracking protocols, and the pace of our operational processes. We are committed to refining our workplace culture and ensuring our teams feel supported and empowered rather than restricted. Your feedback regarding leadership communication and cross-functional collaboration is noted as we continue to evaluate how we can best support our employees’ daily workflows. If you would like to discuss these points further or provide more specific insights into your situation, please feel free to reach out to peopleoperations@dish.com.

1.0

Apr 5, 2026

Avoid at all costs

Systems engineer - contract

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I cannot think of a single pro

Cons

Did a contract role with Dish and found it to be so intolerable that I quit after 1 day. Not kidding. They had lunch set out for new hires. They were very clear with me that I was NOT to touch the lunch food because I was a contract role They didn't know where to put me on day 1, so they gave me a desk with old coffee cups and old food on it. I was forced to listen to small talk for hours about how Dish was the next big thing (Felt like a fever dream) My manager could not have cared less to have a conversation with me. The language barrier between the people I was supposed to be learning from was so bad that I would ask them to repeat themselves 4 or 5 times each time they said something. Eventually I just gave up and started nodding my head. A dying company with awful culture. Avoid at all costs. The salary they offered me was 45% more than what I was making, and that still wasn't enough to convince me to stay more than 1 day.

DISH Response

1mo

It is incredibly concerning to read about the experience you had on your first day with us. We strive to provide a welcoming and professional environment for everyone who joins our team, regardless of their employment status, and it is clear that we missed the mark significantly in your case. From the cleanliness of your workspace to the way you were treated regarding team amenities, this is certainly not the standard of hospitality or culture we aim to uphold. We take your feedback seriously as it highlights critical areas where our onboarding and management support need immediate attention. It is our goal to ensure every individual feels respected and equipped to succeed from the moment they walk through our doors. Given the nature of your concerns regarding your treatment and the environment, we would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about this situation. Please consider reaching out to us at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can address these matters further.

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