Sector · 44 seats · 225 searchable titles
Private Equity Salaries
Annual base compensation for every private equity seat rouka prices, from $100,000 to $750,000 at the national median, from 258 named sources.
| Seat | Seniority | Median |
|---|---|---|
| PE Managing Partner | Partner | $750,000 |
| PE Partner | Partner | $600,000 |
| Head of Capital Markets (PE) | C-Suite | $425,000 |
| GTM Operating Partner | Partner | $400,000 |
| CFO (PE Fund) | C-Suite | $400,000 |
Every seat links to its own page: the national band, the market table, the package and the pool.
Private Equity professionals operate within private equity firms and growth equity platforms, working alongside managing partners and portfolio company leadership on fund strategy, deal execution, and value creation. rouka tracks compensation across 225+ searchable role titles in this sector, spanning 6 sub-categories from entry-level positions starting near $100,000 to senior leadership roles exceeding $750,000 at the national median. These benchmarks draw on 258 verified sources: compensation surveys, regulatory filings, and proprietary intelligence gathered through active search mandates.
What drives pay variation across private equity roles? Primarily fund size and vintage, carry allocation and vesting schedule, deal volume, geographic market, firm tier and reputation, and whether the role involves direct deal execution, portfolio operations, or investor relations. The gap between the sector's lowest 25th-percentile figure and highest 75th-percentile figure spans $70,000 to $1,500,000, underscoring how dramatically compensation shifts with scope and seniority. Professionals entering the sector most commonly come from investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or operational leadership roles at portfolio companies.
Career trajectories in private equity typically lead toward partner-track advancement within the firm, portfolio company C-suite placements, or launching their own fund. All figures shown are national benchmarks. Actual offers vary significantly by metropolitan area, with gateway markets like New York, San Francisco, and Miami commanding premiums of 15 to 40% above the national median. Every role above links to its city-by-city P25 to P90 salary data.
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