Is Pfizer a good company to work for?

Pfizer has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 12,094 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Pfizer to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Pfizer have been left by employees working as Summer Student Worker , Summer Growth Experience Intern and Summer Intern .

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 2% 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 (238) , Intern (208) , Manager (202) , Scientist (177) , Senior Scientist (163) , Sales Representative (162) , Senior Manager (138) , Associate Scientist (114) , Senior Associate Scientist (111) , Project Manager (96) , Principal Scientist (84) , Process Technician (84) , Process Engineer (75) , Internship (69) , Engineer (63)

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

"Good benefits and 15 days of PTO along with 2 personal days and 1 wellness day." ((in 1045 reviews)); "People are all great to work with and are always helpful." ((in 643 reviews)); "4. Good work life balance (My role had hybrid working model with 2 weekly offs)" ((in 463 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 324 reviews))

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

"poor management and lost of focus" ((in 283 reviews)); "Constant reorganizations and layoffs." ((in 203 reviews)); "Your experience (good or bad) truly depends on your direct manager." ((in 117 reviews)); "Poor leadership has led to the ongoing demise of this company as reflected by our stock price." ((in 94 reviews)); "Long hours and weekends plus night meetings" ((in 82 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.

What are the top reviewed Pfizer locations?

New York , Groton , Andover , Pearl River , Cambridge , Kalamazoo , Collegeville , Sanford , Rocky Mount , McPherson , Boston , San Diego , Saint Louis , Peapack , Bothell , Lake Forest , Madison , La Jolla , Los Angeles , Memphis , Tampa , Portage , Raleigh , Philadelphia , Chicago , Chesterfield , San Francisco , Seattle , Richmond , South San Francisco

Pfizer reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,589 total reviews)

Albert Bourla

49% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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4.0

Oct 3, 2024

Good company overall

Senior manager

Recommend

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Pros

Flexible time for managerial positions.

Cons

Compensation below fair market value

1.0

Oct 1, 2024

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Hospitality analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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One major pro of working at Pfizer is the flexibility they offer with a hybrid work environment, allowing employees to choose which days to go into the office. This flexibility can greatly improve work-life balance, reduce commuting stress, and allow for better time management. It also helps employees tailor their work schedules to fit personal needs while still maintaining productivity and collaboration when needed in the office.

Cons

Some cons of working at Pfizer, as you've described, include: A negative work environment, where colleagues frequently complain about the job and express regret for leaving their previous positions. Employees are expected to work extra hours without additional compensation. Despite the company's claim of promoting work-life balance, the reality doesn't align with this, making it challenging to maintain a healthy balance between personal and professional life. These factors can lead to low morale and increased dissatisfaction among employees.

4.0

Sep 30, 2024

Intern Pay is Great

Internship

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience for resume as a college student

Cons

Didn’t keep me busy for the summer

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