Palo Alto Networks
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Software Engineer compensation in United States at Palo Alto Networks ranges from $166K per year for Software Engineer to $685K per year for Distinguished Engineer. The median yearly compensation package in United States totals $229K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Palo Alto Networks's total compensation packages. Last updated: 8/17/2026
Average Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Software Engineer(Entry Level) | $166K | $136K | $17.7K | $12.5K |
Staff Software Engineer | $209K | $156K | $35.7K | $17.2K |
Sr Staff Engineer | $283K | $188K | $74.3K | $20.6K |
Principal Engineer | $311K | $209K | $74.4K | $27.3K |
Latest Salary Submissions
Company Location | Date | Level Name Tag | Years of Experience Total / At Company | Total Compensation Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus |
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Vesting Schedule
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YR 1
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YR 2
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YR 3
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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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