2025 Private Equity Compensation Report Released

Private Equity & VC Compensation Report Uncovers New Pay Levels

The data was collected. The numbers were crunched. The results are in.

The Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Report demonstrates that the private equity and venture capital markets are continuing to enjoy increases in compensation that, based on the data, are likely to continue.

The Report is based on compensation data collected directly from hundreds of private equity and venture capital partners and employees, from firms both large and small. This report will give you what you need whether you are negotiating your own compensation package or setting benchmarks for your firm’s compensation policies.

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The Report addresses core compensation topics, much more than just cash compensation.

Some of the big questions answered in this analysis include:

  • What are the compensation averages and ranges by title?
  • What is the balance between base vs. bonus payouts?
  • Which titles earn the most and how has their comp changed?
  • How does fund size and performance affect pay?
  • How is carried interest shared by level and experience?

Private Equity Compensation Report

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Independent. Comprehensive. Reliable.

Over the years, the Private Equity Compensation Report has grown to be the most comprehensive benchmark for private equity and venture capital compensation practices.

Here is a list of just some of the many firms participating over the years:

Actis, American Capital, Bain Capital, Battery Ventures, BlackRock, Carlyle, Century Capital Management, Cerberus, Comcast Ventures, DuPont Capital Management, EdgeStone Capital Partners, GE, Highland Capital Partners, Hilco Consumer Capital, Intel Capital, Mission Ventures, Mohr Davidow Ventures, North Atlantic Capital, RBS, Safeguard Scientifics, SV Life Sciences, Siemens Venture Capital, and Wellington Partners.