Does Hughes Network Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hughes Network Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hughes Network Systems. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hughes Network Systems?

35% of Hughes Network Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hughes Network Systems 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hughes Network Systems?

Software Engineer (37) , MTS-2 Software Engineer (16) , Network Engineer (13) , Systems Engineer (12) , Engineer (10) , Software Engineer(Internship) (9) , MTS1 Software Engineer (8) , Senior Engineer (8) , Hardware Engineer (7) , Intern (7) , Intern - Hourly (7) , MTS-1 (7) , MTS3 Software Engineer (7) , Principal Engineer (7) , Senior Software Engineer (7)

What are the pros of working at Hughes Network Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance (depending on department)" ((in 58 reviews)); "Great people to work with and valuable connections to be made" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good work environment and Work/Life balance." ((in 15 reviews)); "But very few good Managers" ((in 12 reviews)); "Coworkers were nice." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hughes Network Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Poor benefits and very few holidays/PTO." ((in 40 reviews)); "but lot of managers and less people on the ground helping in the lab Poor management" ((in 30 reviews)); "Low salary is low and don't expect the growth will keep up with the inflation" ((in 29 reviews)); "No work from home" ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch and clearly doesn't care about rank and file employees." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hughes Network Systems redundancies in 2026?

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

Hughes Network Systems Reviews

2.8

35% would recommend to a friend

(657 total reviews)

Hamid Akhavan

29% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (657 reviews)

Hughes Network Systems has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 657 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hughes Network Systems employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

657 reviews

3.0

21 June 2026

Great colleagues but poor work-life balance and layoffs

Buyer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great people to work with and valuable connections to be made

Cons

Poor work life balance and limited growth opportunities also many layoffs

Hughes Network Systems Response

5d

We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. It is wonderful to know that you found great colleagues to collaborate with and built valuable connections during your time here. We take pride in cultivating strong internal networks and teamwork. However, we are truly sorry to hear that your experience was impacted by a difficult work-life balance, organizational restructures, and limited growth options. We aim to support our employees through periods of change and are actively focusing on enhancing development opportunities and balance within our teams. Your insights are highly valuable as we continuously work toward strengthening our workplace environment.

1.0

12 June 2026

Survive through connections, but politics rule decisions

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Can survive if you hang out close with the upper management. This is applicable to most of the departments here.

Cons

Politics decide a lot of things. Working hours for the pay is not justified.

Hughes Network Systems Response

1w

It is valuable to receive your perspective on our workplace environment. Hearing that navigating professional connections can contribute to longevity is helpful to know, and we appreciate your acknowledgment of that dynamic. We also take your observations regarding business politics and how compensation aligns with work hours very seriously. While we strive to establish transparent structures and balanced rewards for our teams, your feedback highlights areas where we can focus on building stronger alignment and a more supportive culture. We remain dedicated to cultivating an environment rooted in trust and continuous improvement.

2.0

10 June 2026

Skilled teammates, but benefits are declining

Mts-2 software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good Teammates and skilled team.

Cons

Constantly reducing the benefits, and minor raises.

Hughes Network Systems Response

1w

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective. It is wonderful to hear that you have had the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team and good colleagues. Fostering a supportive atmosphere built on teamwork is very important to us. We also value your candid comments regarding compensation adjustments and medical packages. While we strive to maintain comprehensive offerings that align with industry standards, your observations are valuable as we continuously evaluate our internal programs to ensure we are supporting our workforce effectively.

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