PE vs REPE - Which will pay more?

Hi Everyone,

I cannot find any information on which career path pays more? I was wondering if people could chime in? I am debating whether or not pursing general PE or REPE? Is the pay for PE bigger?

Thank you.

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This is true but do want to note that there is generally a significant discount for REPE comp at the junior level. Not sure how the gap widens or narrows as one progresses.

 

For MF / UMM, “all else equal” (assuming same firm ie KKR PE vs KKR REPE or BX PE vs BX REPE), obviously PE will pay more over career. Function of investing in different assets across risk spectrum + getting higher returns in PE than REPE — in PE you get carry in funds that have better performance and likely higher incentive fees. So all else equal (fund size, similar caliber firm) you’ll make way more in PE

 

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