Palo Alto Networks
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Software Engineer compensation in United States at Palo Alto Networks ranges from $164K per year for Software Engineer to $509K per year for Architect. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Palo Alto Networks's total compensation packages. Last updated: 6/6/2025
Average Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Software Engineer(Entry Level) | $164K | $131K | $22.3K | $10.8K |
Staff Software Engineer | $197K | $152K | $32.6K | $13K |
Sr Staff Engineer | $252K | $178K | $57.6K | $17K |
Principal Engineer | $320K | $205K | $95K | $20.6K |
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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-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-year (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-year (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-year (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-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 4th-year (25.00% annually)
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