PE / VC · Director
PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$120,000
25th percentile
P50
$215,000
Median
P75
$180,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 7/10
PE/VC Compensation & Benefits Director Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Also Known As
Director of Total Rewards (PE Fund), Head of Compensation (PE), VP Compensation & Benefits (PE Platform), Compensation Director (Alternative Investments)
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 $120,000 to $180,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily 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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