Question 1

Is Palo Alto Networks a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Palo Alto Networks has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 3,179 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Palo Alto Networks to a friend and 78% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Palo Alto Networks have been left by employees working as Intern, Staff Software Engineer and Recruiter.

Question 2

Does Palo Alto Networks pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Palo Alto Networks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Palo Alto Networks. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Palo Alto Networks?

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73% of Palo Alto Networks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Palo Alto Networks 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Palo Alto Networks?

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Software Engineer (135), Systems Engineer (83), Technical Support Engineer (60), Principal Software Engineer (50), Regional Sales Manager (50), Senior Software Engineer (47), Account Manager (46), Staff Software Engineer (44), Staff Engineer (40), Senior Staff Software Engineer (37), Sales (36), Product Manager (28), Sales Representative (27), Manager (24), Senior Staff Engineer (24)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Palo Alto Networks according to real employee reviews?

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"Palo Alto Paid very well and initially seemed to have a great culture" ((in 224 reviews)); "Good benefits (minus any 401k)" ((in 215 reviews)); "Great people and fast growing" ((in 201 reviews)); "Good pay and environment done" ((in 159 reviews)); "Good salary and compensation plan" ((in 95 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Palo Alto Networks according to real employee reviews?

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"No work life balance and s management really doesn’t have a clue it’s overall just an incredibly terrible place to work." ((in 153 reviews)); "poor management and not answerable" ((in 123 reviews)); "Poor marketing & lead engine, too many managers not enough staff when it comes to sales supporting roles." ((in 44 reviews)); "401K match is lower." ((in 26 reviews)); "The hours were long some times." ((in 13 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Palo Alto Networks layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Palo Alto Networks layoffs and their outlook for job security at Palo Alto Networks in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Palo Alto Networks locations?

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Santa Clara, Plano, New York, San Jose, Dallas, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Chicago, Atlanta, Reston, Washington, Los Angeles, Houston, Austin, Sunnyvale, Raleigh, Denver, Seattle, Boston, Santa Clarita, Philadelphia, Miami, Salt Lake City, Arlington, Detroit, California City, Sacramento, California, Tampa, Israel

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