Does AstraZeneca pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AstraZeneca employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AstraZeneca. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AstraZeneca?

79% of AstraZeneca employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AstraZeneca 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AstraZeneca?

Senior Scientist (259) , Director (176) , Associate Director (171) , Sales Representative (163) , Scientist (143) , Intern (125) , Project Manager (119) , Business Analyst (95) , Manager (95) , Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (88) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (85) , Consultant (82) , Senior Consultant (80) , Analyst (70) , Engineer (68)

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

"Benefits are good and a diverse pipeline to work on" ((in 736 reviews)); "Good work life balance and inclusivity" ((in 623 reviews)); "Money and people are great" ((in 529 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 434 reviews)); "Good pay and ambient good" ((in 290 reviews))

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

"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 234 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 145 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 118 reviews)); "slow career progression based on the structure of the company" ((in 73 reviews)); "Not much opportunity to grow , awful upper management" ((in 48 reviews))

What are employees saying about AstraZeneca layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed AstraZeneca locations?

Madrid , Barcelona , Badajoz , Sevilla , Hospitalet , Alicante

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AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,935 total reviews)

Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

AstraZeneca has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,935 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AstraZeneca employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

4.0

Jan 1, 2013

Large biotech with products

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large but still with biotech atmosphere

Cons

cannot do much under AstraZeneca's larger down-ward sliding financial environment

4.0

Dec 28, 2012

Gret place to work. Benefits and culture were outstanding

Senior research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life balance was exceptional as long as you completed your work.

Cons

Professional development was good but the scientific ladder was weak for anyone without a PhD.

4.0

Dec 18, 2012

Very rewarding. AZ gave me an opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

Pharmaceutical sales specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Open communication is welcome. I had many opportunities to showcase my abilities and skills to senior level management. Work-life balance is a high priority and AZ will accommodate your needs so that you and your family are happy. The company offers career advancement that I believe is more fair and just than other pharmaceutical companies.

Cons

I have seen people dismissed for actions that could have been resolved with improvement plans. They are quick to fire good employees.

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