How much does a Private Equity Associate make?

Updated Dec 2, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$145K - $258K/yr
Base Pay
$96K - $167K/yr
Additional Pay
$49K - $91K/yr

$192K

/yr
$145K$258K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Private Equity Associate is $191,766 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $126,774 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $64,992 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $145K-$258K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Equity Research Analyst Associate

$90,281 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Associate
$133,720 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Senior
$180,482 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Senior Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for Equity Research Analyst Associate?

Job TitleSalary
Equity Research Analyst Associate$90,281 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Senior$133,720 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Senior Manager$180,482 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Private Equity Associate in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Private Equity Associate in United States. Employers include Goldman Sachs, KKR and The Blackstone Group.

1
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
$231,740/yr
260 open jobs
2
KKR
$225,125/yr
5
$216,568/yr
9
H.I.G. Capital
$184,601/yr
10
Warburg Pincus
$177,923/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Private Equity Associate in United States

1Goldman Sachs$231,740
2KKR$225,125
3The Blackstone Group$223,965
4Oaktree Capital Management$218,083
5Vista Equity Partners$216,568
6Bain Capital$204,808
7State Street$198,815
8The Carlyle Group$193,993
9H.I.G. Capital$184,601
10Warburg Pincus$177,923
Total Pay Trajectory

For Equity Research Analyst Associate

$90,281 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Associate
$133,720 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Senior
$180,482 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Senior Manager
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Equity Research Analyst Associate?

Job TitleSalary
Equity Research Analyst Associate$90,281 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Senior$133,720 /yr
Equity Research Analyst Senior Manager$180,482 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Private Equity Associate at different companies?

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Selby Jennings
3.8
Private Equity AssociateSee 11 salaries from all locations

$143,496

 / yr
Goldman Sachs
3.8
Private Equity AssociateSee 10 salaries from all locations

$231,740

 / yr
The Carlyle Group
3.4
Private Equity AssociateSee 10 salaries from all locations

$193,993

 / yr
The Blackstone Group
4.1
Private Equity AssociateSee 10 salaries from all locations

$223,965

 / yr
H.I.G. Capital
3.3
Private Equity AssociateSee 9 salaries from all locations

$184,601

 / yr
KKR
4.1
Private Equity AssociateSee 6 salaries from all locations

$225,125

 / yr
Warburg Pincus
4.3
Private Equity AssociateSee 6 salaries from all locations

$177,923

 / yr

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Oaktree Capital Management
3.7
Private Equity AssociateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$218,083

 / yr
Bain Capital
4.1
Associate, Private EquitySee 5 salaries from all locations

$168,735

 / yr
State Street
3.6
Private Equity AssociateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$198,815

 / yr
Vista Equity Partners
3.3
Private Equity AssociateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$216,568

 / yr
Thomas H. Lee Partners
4.3
Private Equity AssociateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$159,402

 / yr
Bain Capital
4.1
Private Equity AssociateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$204,808

 / yr
IQ-EQ
3.8
Private Equity AssociateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$105,079

 / yr
BlackRock
4
Private Equity AssociateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$192,922

 / yr
TPG
4
Private Equity AssociateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$205,263

 / yr
Hellman & Friedman
3.8
Private Equity AssociateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$167,825

 / yr
Advent International
4.2
Private Equity AssociateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$182,433

 / yr
Riveria Investment Group
4.9
Private Equity AssociateSee 3 salaries from all locations

$196,780

 / yr
The Halifax Group
4
Private Equity AssociateSee 3 salaries from all locations

$161,037

 / yr
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Private Equity Associate Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Selby Jennings Private Equity Associate salaries - 11 salaries reported$143,496/yr
Goldman Sachs Private Equity Associate salaries - 10 salaries reported$231,740/yr
The Carlyle Group Private Equity Associate salaries - 10 salaries reported$193,993/yr
The Blackstone Group Private Equity Associate salaries - 10 salaries reported$223,965/yr
H.I.G. Capital Private Equity Associate salaries - 9 salaries reported$184,601/yr
KKR Private Equity Associate salaries - 6 salaries reported$225,125/yr
Warburg Pincus Private Equity Associate salaries - 6 salaries reported$177,923/yr
Oaktree Capital Management Private Equity Associate salaries - 5 salaries reported$218,083/yr
Bain Capital Associate, Private Equity salaries - 5 salaries reported$168,735/yr
State Street Private Equity Associate salaries - 5 salaries reported$198,815/yr
Vista Equity Partners Private Equity Associate salaries - 5 salaries reported$216,568/yr
Thomas H. Lee Partners Private Equity Associate salaries - 5 salaries reported$159,402/yr
Bain Capital Private Equity Associate salaries - 5 salaries reported$204,808/yr
IQ-EQ Private Equity Associate salaries - 5 salaries reported$105,079/yr
BlackRock Private Equity Associate salaries - 4 salaries reported$192,922/yr
TPG Private Equity Associate salaries - 4 salaries reported$205,263/yr
Hellman & Friedman Private Equity Associate salaries - 4 salaries reported$167,825/yr
Advent International Private Equity Associate salaries - 4 salaries reported$182,433/yr
Riveria Investment Group Private Equity Associate salaries - 3 salaries reported$196,780/yr
The Halifax Group Private Equity Associate salaries - 3 salaries reported$161,037/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Private Equity Associate in United States

The top 2 paying industries for a Private Equity Associate in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $201,812 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $143,496.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$201,812

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$143,496

    39% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Private Equity Associate are Goldman Sachs, KKR, and The Blackstone Group.

Goldman SachsGoldman Sachs$231,740/yr
KKRKKR$225,125/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

What people are saying about Private Equity Associate salaries

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Equity Research Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Equity Research Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Equity Research Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

$80K | $20K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Equity Research Associate

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$135,000

/yr

$85K | $50K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Equity Research Associate

United States of America

 | <1 year

$70,000

/yr

$65K | $5K

Submitted 3 days ago

<1 year
3 days ago
Private Equity Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$302,000

/yr

$152K | $150K

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Equity Research Associate

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$125,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Equity Research Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$155,000

/yr

$130K | $25K

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Equity Research Associate

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$260,000

/yr

$160K | $100K

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago

Private Equity Associate pay FAQ

The average salary for a Private Equity Associate is $191,766 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 335 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Private Equity Associate employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Private Equity Associate in United States is $257,832 per year.

The lowest salary for a Private Equity Associate in United States is $145,072 per year.

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