PE Junior Level Comp Progression

Found the below comp info online and wanted to validate if this is what you guys are seeing in the market. Seems to be a pretty wide range; would assume the UMM/MF are all on the high end here. 

1st Year Associate

  • Base: $135k – $155k
  • Bonus: $140k – $230k
  • TC: $275k – $385k

2nd Year Associate

  • Base: $160k – $180k
  • Bonus: $170k – $270k
  • TC: $330k – $450k

3rd Year Associate

  • Base: $180k – $200k
  • Bonus: $180k – $300k
  • TC: $360k – $500k

Senior Associate

  • Base: $200k – $220k
  • Bonus: $210k – $390k
  • TC: $410k – $610k

Vice President (VP)

  • Base: $230k – $260k
  • Bonus: $340k – $520k
  • TC: $570k – $780k 
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