DISH Network
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 270 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Headquarters: Meridian
- Founded 1980
- Nasdaq: DISH
At a glance
- DISH Network hires mid-level. 41% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 35% of its filings. After that come Systems Engineer / Architect and Data Scientist.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 89% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at DISH Network's jobs and locations has a median of $116,720.
- 3rd among the largest filers in its industry. DISH Network's median ($116,730) is below RingCentral and T-Mobile and above Level 3 Communications.
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Percentiles from DISH Network's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What DISH Network hires for
Bar: share of DISH Network's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 91% of filings (24 occupations in total).
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $134,971 | 94 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $116,376 | 45 |
| Data Scientist | $95,680 | 41 |
| QA Engineer | $97,157 | 35 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at DISH Network.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 16% of filings
Mid-level · 41% of filings
Senior · 31% of filings
Expert · 12% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $76,627 | 43 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $102,274 | 108 |
| Senior · Level III | $134,971 | 83 |
| Expert · Level IV | $145,995 | 31 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
DISH Network vs. industry peers
T-Mobile$147,591
DISH Network$116,730
Level 3 Communications$116,001
Dish Wireless$112,174
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5173).
Where DISH Network files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $116,418 | 239 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,392 |
| 25th | $96,250 |
| 50th (median) | $116,730 |
| 75th | $136,115 |
| 90th | $142,314 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $88,858 | $77,023 | $107,016 | 118 |
| FY2021 | $100,000 | $92,477 | $115,898 | 168 |
| FY2022 | $102,482 | $93,870 | $116,423 | 226 |
| FY2023 | $102,482 | $89,586 | $113,230 | 182 |
| FY2024 | $113,922 | $92,560 | $130,520 | 120 |
| FY2025 | $111,966 | $96,217 | $121,181 | 160 |
| FY2026 | $126,215 | $98,738 | $142,314 | 110 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at DISH Network
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Engineer Software | $139,443 | $139.4k–$142.3k | 35 |
| Senior Engineer Software | $118,820 | $117k–$130.2k | 20 |
| Engineer Ii Software | $100,506 | $98.7k–$102.3k | 18 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About DISH Network
DISH Network's filings list its industry in the Information sector (NAICS 51). Its main U.S. filing address is in Englewood, CO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Systems Engineer / Architect and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Denver, CO, Dallas, TX and Provo, UT. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 1980
- Headquarters
- Meridian
- Website
- dish.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: DISH
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does DISH Network sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. DISH Network filed 270 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does DISH Network pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on DISH Network's H-1B filings is $116,730; half of filings fall between $96,250 and $136,115. Bonus and stock are not included.