Palo Alto Networks PANW
CEO: Nikesh Arora · Cybersecurity · 15,800 employees
Compensation Breakdown
Compensation History
| Year | Salary | Bonus | Stock Awards | Options | Non-Equity | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.5M | — | $6.4M | $2.6M | $2.5M | $135K | $14.2M |
| 2024 | $2.4M | — | $6.2M | $3.3M | $3.7M | $122K | $15.8M |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $588K | $7.6M | $3.0M | $3.0M | $144K | $16.9M |
| 2022 | $2.3M | $4K | $8.1M | $2.5M | $1.7M | $107K | $14.8M |
All compensation data is sourced from SEC DEF 14A proxy filings submitted to EDGAR. The Economic Policy Institute's CEO pay analysis provides additional context on executive compensation trends across industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks (PANW), earns $14.2M in total compensation. This includes base salary, stock awards, option awards, and other incentives as reported in the company's most recent DEF 14A proxy statement.
Palo Alto Networks has a Pay-for-Performance Score of B (68/100). The company's 3-year total shareholder return is +61.0%, and the say-on-pay shareholder vote passed with 60.9% approval.
The CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio at Palo Alto Networks is 330:1. The median worker at Palo Alto Networks earns $43K per year, while CEO Nikesh Arora earns $14.2M in total compensation.
Palo Alto Networks employs approximately 15,800 people. The company operates in the Cybersecurity industry within the Technology sector, generating $8.0B in annual revenue.