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Palo Alto Networks pays a median of $219K ($196K–$248K) across 439 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $219K · Based on 439 public Palo Alto Networks job postings · Updated November 6, 2026
This Palo Alto Networks salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
16% of Palo Alto Networks's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $245K median vs $201K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (83) · GCP (60) · AWS (58) · Azure (47) · Go (40) · Kubernetes (37) · CI/CD (29) · Java (23) · Terraform (22) · JavaScript (18).
Commonly listed: dental (1) · vision (1) · 401k (1).
Palo Alto Networks is Public stage · 10,001+ employees · founded 2013 · HQ Santa Clara, California. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 7 years of experience (up to 20+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 80 that do, Bachelor's and Master's and PhD are most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 83% of these postings reference equity (rsu). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 100% include commission; common structures: salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Palo Alto Networks has 439 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 439 public job postings with disclosed pay. 141 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (343 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 14 contract roles in the mix.
Compare Palo Alto Networks's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Palo Alto Networks | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NetBox Labs | $143K | ↓ -35% | Series B |
| Cloudflare | $230K | ↑ +5% | Public |
| Sophos | $215K | ↓ -2% | Acquired |
| Aviatrix | $150K | ↓ -31% | Series E |
| $200K | ↓ -9% | Acquired | |
| CrowdStrike | $159K | ↓ -27% | Public |
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What does Palo Alto Networks pay?
The median pay is $219K, with a typical range of $196K–$248K, based on 439 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Palo Alto Networks?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Regional Vice President, Sales (Central Plains), at $495K–$578K base.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 439 public Palo Alto Networks job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed November 6, 2026.
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