Private Credit Compensation Mega Thread

Not sure if there has been one yet but would be helpful to get a sense of where PC comp is.

Would appreciate title / years from undergrad / geography / base & bonus / YoY total Increase


Promoted to VP; 7 years; NYC; $185k base / $270k bonus (base went to $205k) / 10%

 

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