PE / VC · Director · 10 to 16 years typical
Tax Director (PE Fund) Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 257 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $230,000 | $335,000 | $490,000 | $660,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $215,000 | $310,000 | $455,000 | $610,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $205,000 | $300,000 | $440,000 | $590,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $205,000 | $300,000 | $440,000 | $590,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $200,000 | $295,000 | $430,000 | $580,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $200,000 | $290,000 | $420,000 | $570,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $200,000 | $290,000 | $420,000 | $570,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $190,000 | $275,000 | $400,000 | $540,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $175,000 | $250,000 | $370,000 | $495,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $165,000 | $240,000 | $350,000 | $475,000 |
Time to fill 16 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
Growing demand driven by multi-jurisdictional fund structures and IRS scrutiny of carried interest
What does a Tax Director (PE Fund) do?
The Tax Director (PE Fund) 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 10 to 16 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of Limited (~250-450 globally) qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Tax Director (PE Fund) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Tax Director (PE Fund) is $240,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $165,000 to $350,000. The 77% 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 10% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Tax Director (PE Fund) career path
Professionals who move into Tax Director (PE Fund) 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 6 years, with an annual turnover rate of 8%.
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