Palo Alto Networks Salaries in India
5 salary records · Early data · Software Engineer is the most reported role
Updated · 3 new in the last 30 days
Palo Alto Networks salaries in India range from ₹45.58L (P25) to ₹56.65L (P75), with a median CTC of ₹55.24L. At the median that's about ₹2.77L/month take-home under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The most reported roles are Software Engineer. All submissions are anonymous.
What this means for you
Compensation distribution
Salary by experience
Salaries by role
| Role | Median | P25–P75 | vs similar | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | ₹55.24L | ₹45.58L–₹56.65L | -8% | 5 |
₹55.24L CTC at Palo Alto Networks — what's your actual take-home?
₹2.77L/month take-home at the median · new tax regime (FY 2026-27)
Where ₹100 of Palo Alto Networks CTC goes
- Monthly take-home ₹65
- Income tax on salary ₹20
- PF & professional tax ₹5
- Bonus, before tax ₹4
- Stock ₹6
Average over 5 records that list their components. Across all companies in our data, ₹72 of every ₹100 arrives as monthly take-home. Bonus and stock don't come with the monthly salary, and are taxed when paid.
| Band | CTC | Fixed pay | Monthly take-home New regime |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| P25 | ₹45.58L | ₹45.58L | ₹2.77L | Calculate → |
| Median | ₹55.24L | ₹45.66L | ₹2.77L | Calculate → |
| P75 | ₹56.65L | ₹55.24L | ₹3.17L | Calculate → |
Each band is that percentile of CTC and of fixed pay (CTC minus stock and bonus). Take-home is worked out from the fixed pay: new tax regime (FY 2026-27), basic at 50% of fixed pay, metro HRA, employee PF at 12% of basic, professional tax. The old regime only comes out ahead with large deductions — check yours in the calculator.
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Palo Alto Networks salary by level
Levels as people reported them — they aren't comparable across companies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Palo Alto Networks in India?
Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC at Palo Alto Networks is ₹55.24L. That's about ₹2.77L/month take-home under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The 25th percentile is ₹45.58L and the 75th percentile is ₹56.65L.
Is this salary data verified?
The data is anonymously self-reported on in-hand.in. We validate that CTC values are non-zero and consistent (RSU + Bonus cannot exceed CTC). Individual entries may differ from market rates — use percentiles for a reliable picture.
How is monthly in-hand salary calculated?
Monthly take-home is worked out from fixed pay — CTC minus stock and bonus, which don't arrive with the monthly salary — under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), with basic at 50% of fixed pay, metro HRA, employee PF at 12% of basic and professional tax. Use “Calculate” on any band to open the full breakdown in the In-Hand calculator.
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What is the salary structure at Palo Alto Networks India?
Across 5 submissions that list their components, a typical Palo Alto Networks package is 91% fixed pay, 3% bonus and 6% stock. The median CTC is ₹55.24L (P25 ₹45.58L, P75 ₹56.65L).
How much of a Palo Alto Networks CTC is in-hand salary?
Of every ₹100 of CTC reported at Palo Alto Networks, about ₹65 arrives as monthly take-home pay. Around ₹20 goes to income tax on salary, ₹5 to PF and professional tax, and ₹10 is bonus and stock, paid separately (new tax regime, FY 2026-27). Across all companies in our data the figure is ₹72.