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AbbVie vs Pfizer — CEO Pay Comparison

Robert Michael (AbbVie) earns $0 more in total compensation than Albert Bourla (Pfizer).

MetricAbbVieABBVPfizerPFE
CEORobert MichaelAlbert Bourla
IndustryPharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals
Total Compensation$12.0M$12.0M
Base Salary$1.2M$1.2M
Stock Awards$6.0M$6.0M
Option Awards$1.4M$1.4M
Non-Equity Incentive$1.8M$1.8M
Pay-for-Performance GradeB (65/100)C (61/100)
CEO-Worker Pay Ratio120:1120:1
Median Worker Pay$100K$100K
Say-on-Pay Approval87.2%86.8%
3yr Total Shareholder Return+2.5%-4.2%
Revenue$54.3B$58.5B
Market Cap$310.0B$160.0B
Employees50,00088,000

Analysis

Robert Michael (AbbVie) earns $12.0M in total compensation, while Albert Bourla (Pfizer) earns $12.0M.

On pay-for-performance alignment, AbbVie scores B (65/100) while Pfizer scores C (61/100). AbbVie's CEO compensation is better aligned with company performance.

AbbVie's CEO-to-worker pay ratio is 120:1 compared to Pfizer's 120:1. Shareholders approved CEO pay at 87.2% (AbbVie) and 86.8% (Pfizer).