PE / VC · Manager
PE/VC Talent Acquisition Manager 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× | $180,000 | $230,000 | $275,000 | $320,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $170,000 | $210,000 | $255,000 | $300,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $165,000 | $205,000 | $245,000 | $290,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $165,000 | $205,000 | $245,000 | $290,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $160,000 | $200,000 | $240,000 | $280,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $155,000 | $195,000 | $235,000 | $275,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $155,000 | $195,000 | $235,000 | $275,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $150,000 | $185,000 | $225,000 | $265,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $135,000 | $170,000 | $205,000 | $240,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $130,000 | $165,000 | $195,000 | $230,000 |
What does a PE/VC Talent Acquisition Manager do?
The PE/VC Talent Acquisition Manager operates within private equity firms, venture capital funds, or growth equity platforms, working alongside managing partners and portfolio company leadership. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What drives PE/VC Talent Acquisition Manager compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a PE/VC Talent Acquisition Manager is $165,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $130,000 to $195,000. 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 Talent Acquisition Manager career path
Professionals who move into PE/VC Talent Acquisition Manager 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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