Salary Comps for analyst
Work at MM fund. Looks like the market is paying 80-100k base for my level of experience. Would be nice to have more concrete comps. Any insight is appreciated.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, first-year analyst compensation in real estate private equity can vary widely depending on the firm and market. For a middle-market (MM) PE-backed fund with exposure to investments and corporate finance, the range aligns with your estimate. Specifically:
For more precise benchmarking, consider leveraging resources like the Google Doc mentioned by @CRE12345 on WSO, where professionals share comp details anonymously. This could provide a clearer picture of where you stand relative to peers.
Sources: What are the Roles within Real Estate Private Equity?, 1st Year Analyst offer - Salary advice, REPE Analyst Comp Insight, 2017 Private Equity Report – 8 Category Highlights, REPE compensation
Analysts: All in 90- 120k
Associates- senior associate: all in 130- 175 on average but i've seen these roles get paid way more.
Depends on location but it can be as low as $70k and as high as $100k from what I see
My two cents is you should worry more about learning than comp. Unless you are being abused or not learning anything I’d worry less about being paid and more about what you are getting from an experience standpoint, and what the path to associate/more responsibilities look like.
I understand what you’re saying, but this isn’t an internship. I’m just as competent as associates for what we do. I have an offer from another fund that’s paying 40% more than what I’m making now and a title bump to associate. My salary out of uni was below market and a 15% pay bump/promotion at YE won’t even get me close to what other firms are offering.
Okay so there’s your answer - take the job you were offered.
Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. I like the company I work for and the team members. I also wonder what future employers might think after seeing I only stayed at my first job for a year. My inquiry was less about the decision i have to make and more about gaining insight into what comps are for a role like mine so i can negotiate more effectively.
Okay well that wasn’t your question - maybe lead with the whole situation next time you are asking for advice? 40% raise is phenomenal do you really expect to get more, what would make you happy to stay?
You’re not going to get any better data than the offer you were made. That is what the market has determined you are worth. Your options are to either decline and stay, let the company you work know you recived an offer of x with x position and see if they will match, or take the next role.
I wouldn’t be to concerned about jumping for a promotion even if it’s only been a year, but my original advice still stands. Take the opportunity that provides the most long term value.
MF analyst pay is $110k base + $110k bonus target. That's for 2 YOE
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