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| 42% | Promoters |
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| 25% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Hughes Network Systems is rated highly by 32 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hughes Network Systems employees are most satisfied about Environment, Happiness, and Office Culture categories, putting Hughes Network Systems’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Hughes Network Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hughes Network Systems is rated B
Last updated 17 days ago
Hughes Network Systems ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 26 Hughes Network Systems employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hughes Network Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 54% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 46% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It's like a Family Yess
What do you like best about the leadership team?I have worked with many companies in my career and find Hughes, under Pradman's leadership, to be amongst the best, if not the best company I have worked for.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Rest assured you are paid fairly for your market value and contributions towards the company success.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Be more respectful of the fact others work there. Be quiet.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel valued by Hughes and my management team.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?listening and participating in day to day activities of their group.
Hughes Network Systems provides digital television entertainment, and satellite and wireless systems and services.
To be the leading telecom services provider, continuously adding value to customers’ businesses, by offering state-of-the-art products and services, primarily using satellite technology.
We wish to be universally admired & benchmarked as an organization for customer care, employee satisfaction & business operations of the highest integrity, forging an enduring and profitable relationship with stakeholders.
| Headquarter | 11717 Exploration Lane Germantown, MD 20876 United States of America |
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| Website | www.hughes.com |
Hughes Network Systems competitors include DTV, Dish Network, and Lumen (formerly CenturyLink). Hughes Network Systems ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hughes Network Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

32 employees at Hughes Network Systems have reviewed Hughes Network Systems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 17 days ago.
Overall, the 32 Hughes Network Systems employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hughes Network Systems are pleased with their total compensation at Hughes Network Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hughes Network Systems are generally satisfied with their team. 32 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Hughes Network Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hughes Network Systems believe the environment at Hughes Network Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hughes Network Systems is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Hughes Network Systems work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Hughes Network Systems are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Hughes Network Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Hughes Network Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Pradman’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Hughes Network Systems’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and Male employees. However, employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Hughes Network Systems’s competitors, Pradman Kaul ranks right above Dish Network CEO Charlie Ergen. Under Kaul’s leadership, Hughes Network Systems employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Happiness. Manager and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Hughes Network Systems could stand to see real improvement.
The Hughes Network Systems Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Pradman Kaul, Vice President, Software Engineering Archana Gharpuray, and Vice President - Enterprise Business Dan Rasmussen
Pradman Kaul CEO / President
Pradman Kaul serves as the CEO / President of Hughes Network Systems.
Archana Gharpuray Vice President, Software Engineering
Archana Gharpuray serves as the Vice President, Software Engineering of Hughes Network Systems.
Dan Rasmussen Vice President - Enterprise Business
Dan Rasmussen serves as the Vice President - Enterprise Business of Hughes Network Systems.
David Floyd Vice President, Enterprise Sales
David Floyd serves as the Vice President, Enterprise Sales of Hughes Network Systems.
Frank Kelly Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise Services
Frank Kelly serves as the Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise Services of Hughes Network Systems.
Grant Barber CFO
Grant Barber serves as the CFO of Hughes Network Systems.
John Corrigan Sr. Vice President
John Corrigan serves as the Sr. Vice President of Hughes Network Systems.
Mark Wymer Vice President
Mark Wymer serves as the Vice President of Hughes Network Systems.
Matthew Mohebbi Vice President, GM Mobile Satellite Business
Matthew Mohebbi serves as the Vice President, GM Mobile Satellite Business of Hughes Network Systems.
How much do people at Hughes Network Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hughes Network Systems is $105,752, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,474, or $57 per hour.
At Hughes Network Systems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $249,548 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Associate at $49,301 annually. Average Hughes Network Systems salaries by department include: IT at $101,179, Sales at $169,823, Marketing at $110,287, and Finance at $86,197. Half of Hughes Network Systems salaries are above $119,474.
13 employees at Hughes Network Systems rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 45 ratings) while 13 employees at Hughes Network Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Hughes Network Systems employees include job titles like Principal Engineer and Senior Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Hughes Network Systems employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $95k | $95k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $117k | $117k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $209k | $209k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $250k | $250k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $405k | $405k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Hughes Network Systems score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Hughes Network Systems in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hughes Network Systems across various culture dimensions.
Hughes Network Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Hughes Network Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Hughes Network Systems applied for 126 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Hughes Network Systems unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Hughes Network Systems after the employee’s start date.
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All Industries | 38% | |
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HR | 13% |
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Germantown | 13% | |
Lakewood | 13% | |
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What is Hughes Network Systems address?
Hughes Network Systems location is at 11717 Exploration Lane
Who is the CEO of Hughes Network Systems?
Hughes Network Systems CEO is Pradman Kaul, their score by employees is 74
What is Hughes Network Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for Hughes Network Systems is 9
What is the salary for Senior Developer in Hughes Network Systems?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 123k
What are the salaries in the Product in Hughes Network Systems?
The average salaries for Product in Hughes Network Systems is 202k