Palo Alto Networks
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Software Engineer compensation in United States at Palo Alto Networks ranges from $179K per year for Software Engineer to $721K per year for Distinguished Engineer. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $345K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Palo Alto Networks's total compensation packages. Last updated: 11/13/2025
Average Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Software Engineer(Entry Level) | $179K | $142K | $22.6K | $14.4K |
Staff Software Engineer | $210K | $157K | $38.9K | $14.1K |
Sr Staff Engineer | $264K | $185K | $63.2K | $16.5K |
Principal Engineer | $330K | $215K | $88.3K | $26K |
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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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