PE / VC · Director · 6 to 10 years typical
Head of Data & Research (VC) Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $195,000 | $275,000 | $350,000 | $455,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $180,000 | $255,000 | $325,000 | $425,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $175,000 | $245,000 | $315,000 | $405,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $175,000 | $245,000 | $315,000 | $405,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $170,000 | $240,000 | $305,000 | $400,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $170,000 | $235,000 | $300,000 | $390,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $170,000 | $235,000 | $300,000 | $390,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $160,000 | $225,000 | $290,000 | $375,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $145,000 | $205,000 | $265,000 | $340,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $140,000 | $195,000 | $250,000 | $325,000 |
Time to fill 16 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
Emerging. Data-driven funds (Tribe Capital, Correlation Ventures) lead adoption.
What does a Head of Data & Research (VC) do?
The Head of Data & Research (VC) operates within private equity firms, venture capital funds, or growth equity platforms, working alongside managing partners and portfolio company leadership. Professionals in this role typically bring 6 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of Very limited (~100-200 globally) qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Head of Data & Research (VC) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Head of Data & Research (VC) is $195,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $140,000 to $250,000. The 56% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by fund size and stage, carry allocation, deal volume, geographic market, firm reputation, and whether the role involves direct deal execution or portfolio operations. Demand for this role is trending upward with 25% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Head of Data & Research (VC) career path
Professionals who move into Head of Data & Research (VC) roles most commonly come from investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or operational roles at portfolio companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward partner-track advancement, portfolio company C-suite placements, or launching their own fund. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 18%.
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