Operating Partner - Salary Report

Operating Partner - Salary Report

July 9, 2024

At A Glance

Raw Selection has conducted a salary survey of Operating Partners at lower to middle market Private Equity firms in the USA.

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OPERATING PARTNER SALARY REPORT – PRIVATE EQUITY

Based on data from 74 Operating Partners in Private Equity firms

We gathered compensation data from 74 Operating Partners across PE firms, split by AUM size. The data covers base salary, bonus structures, and carry participation.

 

FIRMS WITH AUM UNDER $500M

Lowest Salary: $150,000
Median Salary: $249,000
Highest Salary: $350,000

  • 86% receive a bonus of 50% or less

  • 78% receive carry or profit and partner share

 

FIRMS WITH AUM BETWEEN $500M – $5BN

Lowest Salary: $200,000
Median Salary: $379,211
Highest Salary: $600,000

  • 44% receive a bonus of 50% or less

  • 89% receive carry or profit and partner share

 

FIRMS WITH AUM OVER $5BN

Lowest Salary: $250,000
Median Salary: $408,593
Highest Salary: $750,000

  • 45% receive a bonus of 50% or less

  • 81% receive carry or profit and partner share

 

SUMMARY

  • Compensation climbs fast with AUM size

  • Carry is common across all firm sizes, especially mid-market

  • Bonus caps are tighter in smaller firms, looser as AUM grows

 

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Want to compare your package or looking for a strategic hire?
Contact Alex.Rawlings@Raw-Selection.com
Founder & Managing Partner

All the insights in this salary report  are provided from our proprietary data

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