K-Star (KKR)

Based on previous WSO threads, here is the relevant information regarding KKR compensation and progression:

1. KKR Compensation at Various Levels:

   • 1st Year PE Associates at Mega Funds (including KKR):
     • Base salary: $100,000
     • Comparable to other mega funds like BX, Carlyle, Bain, TPG.
     • THL pays $125,000, Apollo is known to pay $140,000, and Crestview reportedly pays $150,000.

2. KKR Credit & Markets (Portfolio Management Team):

   • 1st Year Associate through 3rd Year Associate:
     • Specific numbers for base and bonus are not provided, but the expectation is that it aligns with industry standards for similar roles.

3. KKR Principal and Director Levels:

   • Insight on compensation specifics for these levels is not detailed, but it is implied that compensation includes base, bonus, and carry, consistent across US and ex-US regions.

4. KKR 2020 Analyst Program:

   • Details on the program structure, career progression, and compensation specifics are not provided, but it is noted that the program is starting full-time in 2020.

Regarding the difference between K-Star and KKR, there is no specific information provided in the context. KKR is a well-known global investment firm, and any specific reference to "K-Star" in Dallas is not detailed in the provided information.

For more detailed and specific insights, it might be helpful to refer to additional WSO threads or other reliable sources.

Sources: KKR Credit - Comp & Hours, Former MS M&A / KKR here to field questions, KKR comp at principal and director levels, KKR 2020 Analyst program, IB Comp Progression