What is market comp nowadays for MM and UMM buyout principal or director in NYC/SF/LA? Looking for cash comp (not carry). Would be great to see any datapoints.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are the compensation details for MM and UMM buyout principals or directors in major markets like NYC, SF, and LA:
Private Equity Compensation (September 2023)
Principal (8 data points)
Director/MD (22 data points)
These figures represent the total average compensation, which typically includes base salary and bonuses but excludes carry. This data should give you a solid benchmark for cash compensation in these roles.
Sources: What is your compensation in Real Estate Finance?, List of all Buyout UMM/MF PE Shops in NYC, How competitive is it to make VP / Principal at UMM / MF PE?, NYC MF Credit Associate Comp (recent data points, lateral move), MM pe vs MF
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