PE / VC · Manager
Portfolio Support Manager Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$100,000
25th percentile
P50
$140,000
Median
P75
$170,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 5.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
Moderate (~400-600 globally)
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
15% year-over-year
RETENTION
3 yr avg tenure
20% annual turnover
Portfolio Support Manager Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Growing as platform function breaks into specialized sub-roles.
Also Known As
Portfolio Services Manager (VC), Portfolio Operations Manager (VC), Platform Manager (VC), Portfolio Success Manager
What Does a Portfolio Support Manager Do?
The Portfolio Support Manager 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 3 to 6 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of Moderate (~400-600 globally) qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Portfolio Support Manager Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Portfolio Support Manager is $140,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $100,000 to $170,000. The 50% 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 0.15% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Portfolio Support Manager Career Path
Professionals who move into Portfolio Support 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. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3 years, with an annual turnover rate of 20%.
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