Family Office · Director
Head of Co-Investment Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$250,000
25th percentile
P50
$425,000
Median
P75
$650,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 9/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
12-30
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
22% year-over-year
RETENTION
4.2 yr avg tenure
11% annual turnover
Head of Co-Investment Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Fastest-growing FO investment role. Dentons 2025 and Citi 2025 surveys confirm surge.
Also Known As
Co-Investment Director (FO), Head of Direct Co-Investments, Co-Invest Lead (Family Office), Principal, Co-Investments (FO)
What Does a Head of Co-Investment Do?
The Head of Co-Investment operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 12-30 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Head of Co-Investment Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Head of Co-Investment is $425,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $250,000 to $650,000. The 94% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by assets under management, family office structure (single vs. multi-family), investment strategy complexity, geographic market, and whether the office manages direct investments or outsources to external managers. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.22% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Head of Co-Investment Career Path
Professionals who move into Head of Co-Investment roles most commonly come from institutional asset management, private banking, wealth management, accounting firms, or corporate finance. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief investment officer roles, family office CEO positions, or founding their own advisory practice. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 11%.
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