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Employee rating: 3.8. Work-life balance: 3.5.
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Palo Alto Networks compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect (Sr Principal Engineer) | 10+ yrs | ₹73L – ₹91L | — | ₹13L – ₹18L | ₹41L – ₹51L | ₹1.27Cr – ₹1.6Cr |
| Principal Engineer | 10+ yrs | ₹59L – ₹67L | — | ₹6.3L – ₹9L | ₹19L – ₹25L | ₹84L – ₹1.01Cr |
| Software Engineer | 0-2 yrs | ₹20L – ₹25L | ₹5L | ₹2L – ₹3.5L | ₹9L – ₹13L | ₹36L – ₹46L |
| Sr Staff Engineer | 5-8 yrs | ₹37L – ₹46L | — | ₹2.8L – ₹5.5L | ₹18L – ₹32L | ₹58L – ₹84L |
| Staff Software Engineer | 2-5 yrs | ₹21L – ₹28L | — | ₹0 – ₹3L | ₹13L – ₹23L | ₹34L – ₹54L |
Stock vesting: 25/25/25/25 over 4 years, 1-year cliff
Benefits and reimbursements: Health insurance, term life insurance, internet/phone, flex benefits
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-10-13.
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