PE / VC · Director
PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director 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× | $240,000 | $300,000 | $365,000 | $435,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $220,000 | $280,000 | $340,000 | $405,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $215,000 | $270,000 | $325,000 | $390,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $215,000 | $270,000 | $325,000 | $390,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $210,000 | $265,000 | $320,000 | $380,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $205,000 | $260,000 | $310,000 | $370,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $205,000 | $260,000 | $310,000 | $370,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $195,000 | $245,000 | $300,000 | $355,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $180,000 | $225,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $170,000 | $215,000 | $260,000 | $310,000 |
What does a PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director do?
The PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director operates within private equity firms, venture capital funds, or growth equity platforms, working alongside managing partners and portfolio company leadership. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director is $215,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $170,000 to $260,000. The 42% 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.
PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director career path
Professionals who move into PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director 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.
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