What are the main factors that influence a Private Equity Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Private Equity Associate's salary?

A Private Equity Associate's salary grows with experience: a Compensation Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $65,892, a Private Equity Associate (2-4 years)earns $78,690, a Compensation Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $103,218, a Compensation Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $125,304, a Compensation Supervisor (7+ years)earns $120,193,

What are the highest paying states for a Private Equity Associate?

Private Equity Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Private Equity Associate roles are District of Columbia $86,545, California $86,217, Massachusetts $85,068. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Private Equity Associate roles make?

Salaries for Private Equity Associate level roles vary by specialization: Private Equity Principal: $184,354; director private equity: $150,373; Private Equity Manager: $145,278; Private Equity Investment Associate: $110,643; Private Equity Consultant: $101,494.

Private Equity Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Private Equity Associate make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Private Equity Associate in Delaware is $79,158 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Private Equity Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,330
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,281 to $85,529
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,110

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Private Equity Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,529	$7,127	$1,645	$41
Average	$79,158	$6,597	$1,522	$38
25th Percentile	$71,281	$5,940	$1,371	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Private Equity Associate Salaries

A Private Equity Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Private Equity Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Private Equity Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,892
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,690
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,218
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,304
Expert (over 8 years): $120,193

Levels	Salary
Compensat... Level Private Equity Associate	$65,892
Private E... Level Private Equity Associate	$78,690
Compensat... Level Private Equity Associate	$103,218
Compensat... Level Private Equity Associate	$125,304
Compensat... Level Private Equity Associate	$120,193

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How Do Private Equity Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Private Equity Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,545.
California: $86,217.
Massachusetts: $85,068.

District of Columbia $86,545 California $86,217 Massachusetts $85,068 Washington $84,755 New Jersey $84,724 Alaska $84,614 Connecticut $83,536 New York $83,098

Hawaii $81,699 Rhode Island $81,042 Maryland $80,597 Minnesota $79,987 Colorado $79,752 Illinois $79,674 Oregon $79,377 Delaware $79,158

New Hampshire $79,021 Virginia $78,713 Pennsylvania $77,814 Nevada $77,361 North Dakota $77,212 Michigan $76,978 Wisconsin $76,892 Vermont $76,720

Texas $76,243 Maine $76,212 Arizona $76,165 Ohio $76,110 Georgia $75,391 Indiana $75,031 Wyoming $74,961 Utah $74,851

Iowa $74,805 Kansas $74,429 Louisiana $74,320 North Carolina $74,281 Missouri $74,265 Florida $73,960 Montana $73,796 Nebraska $73,640

Kentucky $73,554 South Carolina $73,241 Tennessee $73,046 Idaho $72,968 New Mexico $72,397 Oklahoma $72,272 Alabama $71,811 South Dakota $71,037

Arkansas $70,615 West Virginia $70,388 Mississippi $69,708

Top Paying Cities for Private Equity Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $81,925
Little Creek: $81,167
Magnolia: $81,503

Lincoln, DE $81,925 Little Creek, DE $81,167 Magnolia, DE $81,503 Milford, DE $81,925 Marydel, DE $80,862 Millsboro, DE $81,925 Millville, DE $82,473 Milton, DE $81,925

Nassau, DE $81,925 Ocean View, DE $82,473 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,473 Seaford, DE $81,066 Selbyville, DE $82,473 Smyrna, DE $80,769 Viola, DE $81,503 Woodside, DE $81,269

Bear, DE $80,175 Newark, DE $80,206 Claymont, DE $80,268 Delaware City, DE $80,206 Hockessin, DE $80,268 Kirkwood, DE $80,206 Middletown, DE $80,604 Montchanin, DE $80,268

New Castle, DE $80,268 Odessa, DE $80,714 Port Penn, DE $79,987 Rockland, DE $80,268 Saint Georges, DE $80,206 Townsend, DE $80,597 Winterthur, DE $80,268 Lewes, DE $81,925

Wilmington, DE $80,268 Dover, DE $81,128 Dover Afb, DE $81,316 Bethany Beach, DE $82,473 Bethel, DE $81,066 Bridgeville, DE $81,925 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,214 Cheswold, DE $80,941

Clayton, DE $80,737 Dagsboro, DE $82,473 Delmar, DE $81,066 Ellendale, DE $81,925 Felton, DE $81,925 Fenwick Island, DE $82,473 Frankford, DE $82,473 Frederica, DE $81,925

Georgetown, DE $81,925 Greenwood, DE $81,925 Harbeson, DE $81,925 Harrington, DE $81,925 Hartly, DE $80,698 Houston, DE $81,925 Kenton, DE $80,737 Laurel, DE $81,066

Yorklyn, DE $80,268

Private Equity Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Private Equity Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$71,281

Average $79,158/year

$85,529

$5,940

Average $6,597/month

$7,127

$1,371

Average $1,522/week

$1,645

$34

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,529	$7,127	$1,645	$41
Average	$79,158	$6,597	$1,522	$38
25th Percentile	$71,281	$5,940	$1,371	$34

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