The annual Private Equity Jobs Digest Compensation Reports are based on surveys designed to capture valuable compensation information directly from those directly involved in private equity and venture capital. Over the years, we have surveyed many partners, principals, vice presidents, associates and others from investment firms, both large and small.

The complete report is sold on www.PrivateEquityCompensation.com and a complimentary version of the report is available to our Premium Members for no additional cost.

Here we summarize the results of the current private equity compensation survey to include some of the earnings data and other findings. The report addresses issues such as the compensation earned by professionals and their work satisfaction. The report also reveal how these professionals perceive their work and what they expect from their employers.

2025 Private Equity Compensation Report

This year’s report highlights notable trends in the industry, including high compensation satisfaction among COOs and CFOs, while Investment Managers and Associates experienced the largest declines.

Guaranteed bonuses remained consistent at 29 percent of respondents.

Carried interest allocations shifted slightly, with a 4-point increase in executive-level carry for those receiving over 10 percent of the carry pool.

Fund performance trends showed an increase in funds achieving returns of 10-24 percent, while those exceeding 25 percent declined.

And work-life balance satisfaction remained stable, with 40 percent of professionals reporting above-average or excellent balance.