Charles W. Ergen received $4.6M in total compensation as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of EchoStar CORP in FY2025. The largest component was $3.6M in other compensation. That’s up 13% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Charles W. Ergen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of EchoStar CORP (ECHO), received total compensation of $4.6 million.
Charles W. Ergen's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1 million, and other compensation of $3.6 million.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Charles W. Ergen's total compensation increased 13% from $4.1 million to $4.6 million.
EchoStar CORP's top 6 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $31.5 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in EchoStar CORP's 2025 proxy statement are:Hamid Akhavan (President and Chief Executive Officer Echo Star Capital) with total compensation of $8.6 million, Charles W. Ergen (Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $4.6 million, John W. Swieringa (President, Technology and Chief Operating Officer) with total compensation of $10.2 million, Paul W. Orban (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer DISH) with total compensation of $4.7 million, Dean A. Manson (Chief Legal Officer and Secretary) with total compensation of $1.8 million, and Paul Gaske (Chief Operating Officer Hughes) with total compensation of $1.7 million.
Charles W. Ergen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of EchoStar CORP (ECHO), received $4,648,665 in total compensation for FY2025, up 13.4% from the prior year. Other compensation of $3,648,665 was the largest component. Figures come from EchoStar CORP's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-108960 filed 18 Sep 2026.
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Charles W. Ergen
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Reported Pay
$4.6MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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EchoStar CORP (ECHO) — Key Facts
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Sep 18, 2026
| CEO | Charles W. Ergen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $4.6M |
| Base salary | $1M |
| Other compensation | $3.6M |
| Year-over-year change | +13% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-09-18 |
Charles W. Ergen, the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of EchoStar CORP, received total compensation of $4,648,665 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $1,000,000. Figures come from EchoStar CORP's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-108960 filed 18 Sep 2026.
Charles W. Ergen's base salary at EchoStar CORP is $1,000,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $4,648,665. Figures come from EchoStar CORP's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-108960 filed 18 Sep 2026.
EchoStar CORP's CEO, Charles W. Ergen, earned $4,648,665 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. Figures come from EchoStar CORP's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-108960 filed 18 Sep 2026.
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