Two tech workers learning about employee benefits package at DISH

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package to all full-time team members, including those on the frontlines. With competitive wages, versatile perks and boundless career opportunities, we equip our team members with the tools and skills they need to advance their careers within EchoStar and beyond. 

 

New team members are eligible for coverage beginning the first of the month following their hire date, allowing for an easier transition into their new career adventure.

 

Paid Time Off

Our team members accrue two types of PTO each pay period: regular PTO for holidays, family time and vacation and protected PTO for unexpected absences.

 

 

 

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, as well as voluntary incidental health coverages.

Profit sharing and employee stock program benefit at DISH

Profit Sharing

We recognize the direct connection between our team’s efforts and our long-term success. We pay it forward with a contribution to our team member’s 401(k) account in the form of EchoStar stock.

 

 

Tuition Reimbursement

Receive up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for job-related courses or degree programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

401(k) with Company-Matched Funds

 

EchoStar provides team members the opportunity to save for their future and share in our success with 401(k) matching, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and discretionary profit sharing.

 

Discounted DISH and Sling TV programming employee benefit at DISH

Discounted DISH TV and Sling TV

Our team members receive heavily-discounted DISH TV and Sling TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discounted Boost Mobile Plans

Our team members receive a discount on wireless plans with Boost Mobile.

 

 

 

 

 

Health Savings

Team members can opt in to special savings accounts, including a Health Savings Account (HSA), which EchoStar contributes free money to, and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), to help you save money on medical, dependent care and transportation expenses.

Additional Employee Discounts

Team members receive special offers for travel, events, merchandise, products and services through a team member discount site.

 

 

 

Financial help and resources benefit for DISH employees

Help Navigating Life’s Challenges

 

Through our partnership with Salary Finance and our Employee Assistance Program, team members have access to counseling, legal, financial services, affordable loans and free referrals to local nonprofit and government resources. We also offer pet insurance to support the health of your beloved pets.

 

Free mental health checks benefit for DISH employees

Free Mental Health Checks

Team members enrolled in the EchoStar Medical Plan receive 5 free counseling visits per plan per year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unlimited amount of free LinkedIn Learning courses benefit for DISH employees

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Salaried team members can access an unlimited amount of LinkedIn Learning courses for free. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pathfinder, the employee internal mobility promotion program benefit at DISH logo

Internal Mobility

Opportunity is our greatest benefit. Whether you want your journey to take you upward or across departments to learn and build new skills, EchoStar’s internal mobility program, Pathfinder, empowers you to achieve your career aspirations. In 2024 alone, we’ve promoted and laterally moved 1,710 team members.

LEAD: Leadership, Education and Development

Our professional development programs equip team members with the skills and tools they need to take their leadership skills to new heights and advance their careers.

 

Collective logo for diverse, equitable and inclusive employee resource groups at DISH

Supportive Employee Communities

Our resource and interest groups provide platforms for team members to come together, share common interests and make important connections, both in and out of work.