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Palo Alto Networks Salaries

Palo Alto Networks's salary ranges from $72,561 in total compensation per year for a Business Development at the low-end to $721,340 for a Software Engineer at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of Palo Alto Networks. Last updated: 12/5/2025

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Software Engineer
Software Engineer $171K
Staff Software Engineer $208K
Sr Staff Engineer $268K
Principal Engineer $336K
Architect $480K
Distinguished Engineer $721K

Machine Learning Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Networking Engineer

Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer

Production Software Engineer

Security Software Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

Research Scientist

Hybrid made me Depressed

Joined this company 2years ago to be Fully Remote, but since a few months ago I've been forced to go to the office 2 days a week since our CEO decided to get a Company-Owned Office where I live.. And I can't change the fact that since my job turned into a Hybrid position I got depressed as...

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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Palo Alto Networks, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Palo Alto Networks, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (25.00% annually)

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FAQ

The highest paying role reported at Palo Alto Networks is Software Engineer at the Distinguished Engineer level with a yearly total compensation of $721,340. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Palo Alto Networks is $240,444.

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