Sense checking LMM Comp As1

Hey all,

Wanted to check what WSO thinks is generally reasonable for a LMM buyout fund comp.

For reference latest fund size 900m-1bn, total AUM 2-3bn. Located in NYC. For associate 1 I was thinking 260-290k with 150k base, does that sound reasonable?

Curious to hear if anyone has any comps or thoughts on this

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