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Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. read more
Palo Alto Networks Company Culture
Palo Alto Networks Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.8/5
Palo Alto Networks CEO
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Nikesh Arora
88 /100
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Diversity at Palo Alto Networks
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A+
Diverse employees at Palo Alto Networks have rated Team, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Palo Alto Networks
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A+
Women at Palo Alto Networks have rated Team, Outlook, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Palo Alto Networks eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
53
Palo Alto Networks employees are 53% more likely to recommend Palo Alto Networks as a great place to work
| 68% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 15% | Detractors |
Working at Palo Alto Networks
Working at Palo Alto Networks is rated highly by 907 employees, across various culture dimensions. Palo Alto Networks employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Palo Alto Networks’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Palo Alto Networks was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Palo Alto Networks
A+
Overall Company Culture at Palo Alto Networks is rated A+
Last updated 15 days ago
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5%
Palo Alto Networks ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Palo Alto Networks Employee Reviews
Out of 1441 Palo Alto Networks employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Palo Alto Networks improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 94% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 6% |
Positive Reviews From Palo Alto Networks Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are smart, people you want to share and interact with. they are passionate about the project.
- What are some of the best things about your team?A lot of smart people
- What makes you most happy at work?Helping customers to use the products to achieve their goals
Constructive Feedback From Palo Alto Networks Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better 401K would be helpful
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Increase in the number of stocks is desired. But increase in the base salary is must needed. The base salary is too low and not great due to the HCOL in bay area.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?clear opportunities for growth/advancement, and better training budget availability
Palo Alto Networks Company Information
Palo Alto Networks Company Overview
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.
Palo Alto Networks was founded in 2005 and its current CEO is Nikesh Arora. Since its inception 21 years ago, Palo Alto Networks has grown to 15289 employees.
Palo Alto Networks Mission, Vision & Values
Palo Alto Networks Mission Statement
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Palo Alto Networks Vision Statement
A world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.
Palo Alto Networks Values
- Inclusion
- Collaboration
- Disruption
- Execution
- Integrity
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Palo Alto Networks
At Palo Alto Networks, our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices strengthens our vision for a safer and more secure world. Visit https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility for more information.
Visit https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility for more information.
At Palo Alto Networks we uplift our communities through employee community involvement, cybersecurity education programs, and charitable grants.
Visit https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility for more information.
| Headquarter | 3000 Tannery Way Santa Clara, CA 95054 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.paloaltonetworks.com |
| Founding Date | 2005 |
| Tel | +1-408-753-4001 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PANW |
| Jobs | jobs.paloaltonetworks.com/ |
| Social Sites |
Palo Alto Networks Competitors
Palo Alto Networks competitors include Zscaler, Barracuda Networks, Juniper Networks, and FireEye, Inc.. Palo Alto Networks ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Palo Alto Networks compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Inclusion and Growth
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Palo Alto Networks Employees
Palo Alto Networks has 15289 employees. 907 employees at Palo Alto Networks have reviewed Palo Alto Networks across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.
Overall, the 907 Palo Alto Networks employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Palo Alto Networks are extremely happy with their total compensation at Palo Alto Networks, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Palo Alto Networks are extremely happy with their team. 907 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Palo Alto Networks are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Palo Alto Networks believe the environment at Palo Alto Networks is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Palo Alto Networks is extremely fast. About 51% of the employees at Palo Alto Networks work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Palo Alto Networks are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Palo Alto Networks employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Palo Alto Networks report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Palo Alto Networks have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
94% of Palo Alto Networks employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Palo Alto Networks employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of Palo Alto Networks employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Palo Alto Networks employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
87% of Palo Alto Networks employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Palo Alto Networks - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Palo Alto Networks is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Palo Alto Networks employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 86% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Palo Alto Networks KPIs and OKRs
At Palo Alto Networks 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Palo Alto Networks' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 14 Palo Alto Networks employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 12 have said yes.
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Palo Alto Networks CEO & Leadership
88 /100
Palo Alto Networks CEO Awards and Recognitions
Nikesh’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Nikesh Arora has won the Best CEOs in 2025. In addition, Nikesh has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making Palo Alto Networks’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Palo Alto Networks’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Design department, employees in the Communications department, and employees in the Customer Success department. However, employees in the Operations department, employees in the Marketing department, and employees in the Customer Support department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Palo Alto Networks’s competitors, Nikesh Arora ranks right above Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry. Under Arora’s leadership, Palo Alto Networks employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Palo Alto Networks could stand to see real improvement.
Palo Alto Networks Leadership
The Palo Alto Networks Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Nikesh Arora, Founder - Emeritus Nir Zuk, and EVP, Chief Product and Technology Officer Lee Klarich
Nikesh Arora CEO / President
Nikesh Arora serves as the CEO / President of Palo Alto Networks.
Nir Zuk Founder - Emeritus
Nir Zuk serves as the Founder - Emeritus of Palo Alto Networks.
Lee Klarich EVP, Chief Product and Technology Officer
Lee Klarich serves as the EVP, Chief Product and Technology Officer of Palo Alto Networks.
Matthew Chiodi Chief Security Officer, Prisma Cloud
Matthew Chiodi serves as the Chief Security Officer, Prisma Cloud of Palo Alto Networks.
Nikesh Arora Chairman CEO
Nikesh Arora serves as the Chairman CEO of Palo Alto Networks.
BJ Jenkins President
BJ Jenkins serves as the President of Palo Alto Networks.
Dipak Golechha Chief Financial Officer
Dipak Golechha serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Palo Alto Networks.
Bruce Byrd Executive Vice President, General Counsel
Bruce Byrd serves as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel of Palo Alto Networks.
Katie Bianchi Chief Customer Officer and SVP of GCS
Katie Bianchi serves as the Chief Customer Officer and SVP of GCS of Palo Alto Networks.
Palo Alto Networks Salaries
How much does Palo Alto Networks pay?
How much do people at Palo Alto Networks get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Palo Alto Networks is $147,968, or $71 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $154,819, or $74 per hour.
At Palo Alto Networks, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $257,345 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $52,000 annually. Average Palo Alto Networks salaries by department include: HR at $144,492, Marketing at $136,528, Customer Support at $123,026, and Engineering at $167,158. Half of Palo Alto Networks salaries are above $154,819.
520 employees at Palo Alto Networks rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1577 ratings) while 517 employees at Palo Alto Networks rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 526 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Palo Alto Networks employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Architect, Senior Developer, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 17 salary records from Palo Alto Networks employees.
Last updated 16 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $86k | $86k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $120k | $120k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $151k | $151k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $202k | $202k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $257k | $257k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $308k | $308k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $310k | $310k | 100th Percentile |
$147,968*
Average Compensation
$154,819*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Palo Alto Networks Salaries by City
Palo Alto Networks Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Palo Alto Networks
Diverse employees at Palo Alto Networks score the company 87/100 across various culture categories, placing Palo Alto Networks in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Palo Alto Networks across various culture dimensions.
We believe true disruption stems from an inclusive culture and resilient cyber ecosystem. Our vision is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to solve the world's toughest cybersecurity challenges.
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Palo Alto Networks Perks & Benefits
FLEXBenefits: An extra $1,000 a year, to spend on your health and wellbeing — whatever your focus is. You can use your allowance either all at once or as you go — and you can spend it on a variety of things like race registration fees, gym memberships, counseling apps and services, massage therapy, phone and computers, concerts, and more.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Palo Alto Networks PTO
Palo Alto Networks' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Palo Alto Networks' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Palo Alto Networks Careers
Palo Alto Networks Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Palo Alto Networks applied for 236 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Palo Alto Networks unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 3 were withdrawn by Palo Alto Networks after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Palo Alto Networks has a total of 15289 employees
236
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (231 out of 236)
- 0% Denied ( out of 236)
- <1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 236)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 236)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Palo Alto Networks on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 23% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 23% | |
Sales | 11% | |
IT | 10% | |
Product | 9% | |
Other | 25% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Dallas | 9% | |
New York City | 5% | |
Akron | 4% | |
Boston | 4% | |
Other | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Palo Alto Networks
What is Palo Alto Networks address?
Palo Alto Networks location is at 3000 Tannery Way
Who is the CEO of Palo Alto Networks?
Palo Alto Networks CEO is Nikesh Arora, their score by employees is 88
What is Palo Alto Networks eNPS?
The eNPS for Palo Alto Networks is 53
What is Palo Alto Networks revenue?
Palo Alto Networks revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Palo Alto Networks?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 225k
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