Does Pfizer pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pfizer employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pfizer. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pfizer?

69% of Pfizer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pfizer 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pfizer?

Director (235) , Intern (206) , Manager (202) , Scientist (177) , Senior Scientist (163) , Sales Representative (162) , Senior Manager (138) , Associate Scientist (113) , Senior Associate Scientist (111) , Project Manager (95) , Principal Scientist (84) , Process Technician (84) , Process Engineer (75) , Internship (69) , Engineer (62)

What are the pros of working at Pfizer according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and very welcoming to others" ((in 1108 reviews)); "There are so many great people who work very hard and support each other." ((in 641 reviews)); "4. Good work life balance (My role had hybrid working model with 2 weekly offs)" ((in 466 reviews)); "Good pay if there's work available and you don't get sent home early." ((in 358 reviews)); "Great colleagues who are fun to work with and make day to day business fun." ((in 313 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pfizer according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lost of focus" ((in 280 reviews)); "Constant layoffs and restructuring" ((in 209 reviews)); "Your experience (good or bad) truly depends on your direct manager." ((in 115 reviews)); "Poor leadership has led to the ongoing demise of this company as reflected by our stock price." ((in 91 reviews)); "Long hours and highly demanding" ((in 86 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pfizer layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(8,719 total reviews)

Albert Bourla

50% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Pfizer has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 8,719 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pfizer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutique et biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

9K reviews

3.0

Apr 6, 2020

Employee performance depends on politics instead of results

Senior product marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working hours, perks and benefits

Cons

Bonuses may be high, however those are decided based on politics instead of measurable outcomes, which frustrates and demotivates talented employees. High turnover as a result of poor leadership from the top management.

4.0

Mar 20, 2013

Good Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Income above median +10/15% depending on responsibilities Good atmostphere in R&D Well structured, and organized

Cons

Split in BU, multi business unit organization culture Complex organization for new hire Reorganization of structure every 1 and 1/2 year

2.0

Jul 21, 2023

Avoid at all costs

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good collaboration with colleagues -Innovative research -Global mindset company wide

Cons

-Toxic leadership -Employees below senior director are treated as disposable -Questionable business practices -Duplication of effort creating several teams and initiatives with the same purpose/goals and keeping them siloed

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