Is Palo Alto Networks a good company to work for?

Palo Alto Networks has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 3,182 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 .

Does Palo Alto Networks pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Palo Alto Networks?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Palo Alto Networks?

Software Engineer (135) , Systems Engineer (84) , Technical Support Engineer (60) , Principal Software Engineer (50) , Regional Sales Manager (50) , Senior Software Engineer (48) , 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)

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

"Palo Alto Paid very well and initially seemed to have a great culture" ((in 234 reviews)); "Good benefits and growing company" ((in 223 reviews)); "Great people and fast growing" ((in 197 reviews)); "Good pay and environment done" ((in 163 reviews)); "Good salary and compensation plan" ((in 96 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and s management really doesn’t have a clue it’s overall just an incredibly terrible place to work." ((in 147 reviews)); "poor management and not answerable" ((in 124 reviews)); "manager just before the end of my probation period 10 working days later that he doesn't want to proceed further without clear explanations." ((in 44 reviews)); "401k match is low but they allow Mega Roth conversion and ESPP helps bridge the gap a bit" ((in 27 reviews)); "life balance can be challenging at times" ((in 15 reviews))

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

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.

What are the top reviewed Palo Alto Networks locations?

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Palo Alto Networks reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(2,703 total reviews)

Nikesh Arora

86% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

Palo Alto Networks has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,703 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Palo Alto Networks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews

5.0

Feb 16, 2026

10Y fantastic & intensive years

Solutions consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Absolutely one of the best companies you can work for on the planet. Never saw such an innovative company before always looking for how we can protect customers jewels best, day by day, with all this rapid changes in the cyber threat space. I am deeply proud to have the chance and spend so much lifetime with our fantastic customers, our great solutions and the best team of colleagues you can imagine. All I can say is: Dirk did everything right. I am looking forward to the coming years. GO Palo Alto Networks! PS: Thanks Nir, Lee, Nikesh, Rainer, Juergen, Frank;)

Cons

Continuous learning does not become easier over time, but that is the deal, and in the end, it keeps you youthful. Is that a disadvantage, though?

Palo Alto Networks Response

4mo

Thank you for your 10 years (and counting!) of dedication to Palo Alto Networks and for your role in protecting our customers' most valuable assets. Being a 'Solutions Consultant' in the ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape is no small feat. We love your perspective on continuous learning. Go Palo Alto Networks!

5.0

Feb 13, 2026

Great to work at Palo Alto Networks

Senior channel business manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Truly inspiring company and excellent leadership and flawless M&A.

Cons

Wish I had begun my position earlier

Palo Alto Networks Response

4mo

Thanks for taking a moment to leave a review, and thank you for your 10 years at Palo Alto Networks!

5.0

Feb 13, 2026

Unbelievably Rewarding Decade of Leading Teams!

Senior director, solutions consulting

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to change roles vertically and laterally over time. Stellar, talented product and people leaders who stretch you daily. Loyal customers who allow you to earn their respect for the platform.

Cons

An ultra-competitive environment where you cannot expect rapid promotion.

Palo Alto Networks Response

4mo

Thank you for taking a moment to leave a review. We appreciate hearing from you and echo your feelings about our team members. Congratulations and thank you for your 10 years at Palo Alto Networks!

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