Does Pfizer pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pfizer employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 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 (201) , Scientist (177) , Senior Scientist (163) , Sales Representative (161) , Senior Manager (138) , Associate Scientist (113) , Senior Associate Scientist (110) , Project Manager (95) , Process Technician (84) , Principal Scientist (82) , Process Engineer (75) , Internship (69) , Engineer (61)

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

"Good benefits and very welcoming to others" ((in 1100 reviews)); "People are all great to work with and are always helpful." ((in 641 reviews)); "4. Good work life balance (My role had hybrid working model with 2 weekly offs)" ((in 444 reviews)); "Good pay if there's work available and you don't get sent home early." ((in 379 reviews)); "Great colleagues who are fun to work with and make day to day business fun." ((in 311 reviews))

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

"poor management and lost of focus" ((in 277 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and restructure." ((in 198 reviews)); "Your experience (good or bad) truly depends on your direct manager." ((in 111 reviews)); "Poor leadership has led to the ongoing demise of this company as reflected by our stock price." ((in 89 reviews)); "Long hours and weekends plus night meetings" ((in 84 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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3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(8,708 total reviews)

Albert Bourla

50% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Pfizer has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 8,708 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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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9K reviews

4.0

Oct 15, 2008

Once a great company and a great employers....

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Still considered as the largest pharmaceutical company in the world. Still sits on piles of cash. Still enjoys a very recognizable brand.

Cons

But they are squandering their resources away. Just wait till Lipitor loses it patent. Senior leaders constantly shuffles and changes direction. It's amazing to see morale to fall down so low...And some of its best people have gone.

4.0

Oct 10, 2008

Not for the paranoid

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

This seems to go against the grain here, but I see it as a great place to work. Smart, talented and ambitious people find opportunity. I see a lot of people with no desire to broaden their skills who complain and worry about unfairness and layoffs. It's very true that I may get the ax one day, but in the meantime I focus on doing the best I can do, making meaningful connections and broadening my industry knowledge. The pay and benefits are fantastic, and there is enough going on to keep anyone engaged. Overall- if you can get you foot in the door- it's a great place to work.

Cons

Unmotivated, negative, and grandfathered-in coworkers who waste their days paranoid and complaining.

5.0

Oct 6, 2008

Pfizer is a good company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You are making products that help people live better lives. The company has good values and nice people working there. The pay and benefits are excellent. The company is also great about paying for continuing education training. Colleagues have plenty of activities and opportunities for work life balance.

Cons

They need to get more products to replace Lipitor when it goes off patent. There is still too much bureaucracy. Due to issues in the U.S., there have been a lot of job cuts.

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