Curious to hear what the compensation (mainly base) is for these locations for the following roles:
Associate (Post-MBA)
VP/Principal
Will obviously vary depending on fund size ($150m/151-500m/500m-1B/1B+)
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, compensation in second-tier cities like Seattle (SEA), Miami (MIA), Denver (DEN), Austin (AUS), and Dallas (DAL) can vary significantly depending on fund size, performance, and other factors. Here's a general breakdown:
Private Equity Compensation in Tier 2 Cities
Associate (Post-MBA):
VP/Principal:
Key Factors Influencing Compensation:
Fund Size:
City-Specific Cost of Living:
Fund Performance:
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Sources: What is "Street" MM PE Compensation for Associate 1 & 2 and Senior Assoc. (3rd year), Where is the compensation in banking? Is it worth taking a pay cut for the long-term prospects?, Post MBA-Associate Roles: As bad as People Say?, Updated 2022 S&T Compensation, Q&A: I’m a 2nd-year Associate in Corporate Banking with an online MBA
These links are for PE/IB. Looking for VC.
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