[London] PE IR Compensation

PE Investor Relations Associate. There have been multiple threads on WSO on IR comp, but all U.S.-focused. Does anyone have a view on what to expect as a base salary (MM / UMM / MF PE) in London for IR Associates?

Thanks a lot.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here is the information on compensation for Private Equity (PE) Investor Relations (IR) Associates in London:

  • Mid-Market (MM) PE:

    • Base salary: Approximately £50k to £60k
    • Bonus: 70% to 100% of base salary
  • Upper Mid-Market (UMM) PE:

    • Base salary: Approximately £60k to £80k
    • Bonus: 70% to 100% of base salary
  • Mega Funds (MF) PE:

    • Base salary: Approximately £100k
    • Bonus: 125% to 175% of base salary

These figures are derived from the compensation trends observed in the London PE market, particularly for roles similar to those in Real Estate Private Equity (REPE) and general PE roles.

Sources: Q&A: London REPE MF Associate, Q&A: London UMM/MF PE Associate, Q&A: London REPE MF Associate, Private equity comp in London?,

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