What are base and target bonus numbers for MF, UMM and MM PE funds in NYC and SF this year? Can anyone shed some light please. Per verified job postings, Blackstone and Bain Capital base is $110k, Stepstone is $112k. Warburg was $125k. No info on target bonus.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what we know about compensation for analysts in Private Equity (PE) funds:
Base Salaries:
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Sources: $125k - the New PE Standard?, PE Compensation in Italy, Typical HF Compensation Targets for post-"2+2" IB/PE hires?, cash-free debt-free basis, Bonuses for Investment Banking 2017
Not NY / SF but Boston, MM:
$120k base / $90k target bonus
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