Staying in Banking vs leaving for PE

I love my job and have a decent enough team (plenty of people I dislike) along with a few people who are alright. Nevertheless I love the work (already moved from a top bank in London to a regional bank close to my home) and due to my move only work 50-60h a week while making almost street money in a LCOL (save c. 60% of my net income, despite having my own apartment + expensive lifestyle )

I do have the chance of moving to a LMM PE, initially pay is lower, but I read that this is to be expected. Now I'm wondering if its worth it to leave the track of a career banker (ECM) to become a PE guy. 

How likely is it to make more than street pay in LMM PE? (Especially in a high-interest environment)

(Note: no MBA required)

Edit: also ECM to LMM PE is possible in my country

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