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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 $636,900 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: 7/18/2025

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Software Engineer
Software Engineer $189K
Staff Software Engineer $201K
Sr Staff Engineer $272K
Principal Engineer $319K
Architect $476K
Distinguished Engineer $637K

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Vesting Schedule

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YR 2

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YR 3

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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 $636,900. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Palo Alto Networks is $243,123.

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