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PE VP of Operations Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$200,000
25th percentile
P50
$275,000
Median
P75
$375,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 7.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
Moderate (~600-800 globally)
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
10% year-over-year
RETENTION
5.5 yr avg tenure
14% annual turnover
PE VP of Operations Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
2024-2026: Expanding role; now including tech/systems oversight; VP-level positions proliferating in mid-market funds
Also Known As
VP Operations (Private Equity), Vice President, Portfolio Operations, VP Value Creation (PE), Operations VP (PE Fund)
What Does a PE VP of Operations Do?
The PE VP of Operations 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 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the VP level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of Moderate (~600-800 globally) qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives PE VP of Operations Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a PE VP of Operations is $275,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $200,000 to $375,000. The 64% 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 0.1% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
PE VP of Operations Career Path
Professionals who move into PE VP of Operations 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 5.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 14%.
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