MM/UMM Director/Principal Comp

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)

    • Total Avg Compensation: $676k
  • Director/MD (22 data points)

    • Total Avg Compensation: $599k

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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