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Private equity associate salary in New York, NY

How much does a Private Equity Associate make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$166,640
same
as national average
Average $166,640
Low $98,986
High $280,532

The average salary for a private equity associate is $166,640 per year in New York, NY. 939 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Private Equity Associate job openings in New York, NY

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Associate, Private Equity (Fix...
AustralianSuper3.2out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$220,000 - $260,000 a year
Full-time
4 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Private Equity Associate in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fitch Ratings
 
$375,000per year
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Paul Hastings LLP
 
$366,667per year
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Clifford Chance
 
$350,000per year
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Mission Recruiting
 
$337,500per year
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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hamp...
 
$332,500per year
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White & Case
 
$326,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Private Equity Associates near New York, NY

  1. Albany, NY
    $191,901 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $166,640 per year
  3. Manhattan, NY
    $136,978 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $124,445 per year
  5. Buffalo, NY
    $124,110 per year

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Skills for Private Equity Associate

  • Private equity
  • Communication skills
  • Financial modeling
  • Banking
  • Investment banking

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Private Equity Associate

The average salary for a Private Equity Associate is $166,640 per year in New York, NY. This figure is based on 939 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Private Equity Associate salaries in New York, NY typically range between a low of $98,986 and a high of $280,532 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Private Equity Associate in New York, NY include Albany, NY at $191,901 per year, Manhattan, NY at $136,978 per year, and Brooklyn, NY at $124,445 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Private Equity Associate in New York, NY include Fitch Ratings ($375,000 per year) and Paul Hastings LLP ($366,667 per year).