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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a detailed breakdown of compensation at Silver Lake:

Compensation at Silver Lake:

Associates:

  • 1st Year Associate: $227K
  • 2nd Year Associate: $266K
  • 3rd+ Year Associate: $277K

Vice Presidents:

  • Vice President: $363K

Analysts:

  • 1st Year Analyst: $121K
  • 2nd Year Analyst: $133K
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst: $157K

Interns:

  • Intern/Summer Associate: $81K
  • Intern/Summer Analyst: $59K

This data provides a comprehensive view of the compensation structure at Silver Lake across different levels.

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