PE / VC · Senior
VC Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$150,000
25th percentile
P50
$200,000
Median
P75
$275,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 7/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
Moderate (~500-650 globally)
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
15% year-over-year
RETENTION
2 yr avg tenure
40% annual turnover
VC Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
2024-2026: EIR roles expanding; some funds transitioning EIRs to associate roles; founder networks increasingly important
Also Known As
EIR (Venture Capital), Entrepreneur in Residence, Founder in Residence (VC), Venture Builder (VC)
What Does a VC Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Do?
The VC Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) 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 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of Moderate (~500-650 globally) qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives VC Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a VC Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) is $200,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $150,000 to $275,000. The 63% 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.
VC Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Career Path
Professionals who move into VC Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) 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 2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 40%.
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