Palo Alto Networks
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Research Scientist compensation in United States at Palo Alto Networks totals $298K per year for Principal Engineer. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $320K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Palo Alto Networks's total compensation packages. Last updated: 12/5/2025
Average Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock () | Bonus |
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Software Engineer(Entry Level) | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
Staff Software Engineer | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
Sr Staff Engineer | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
Principal Engineer | $298K | $218K | $80K | $0 |
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Vesting Schedule
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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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