Private equity associate salary in United States

The average salary for a Private Equity Associate is $159,563 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Private Equity Associate salaries typically range between a low of $82,897 and a high of $307,132 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Private Equity Associate include Los Angeles, CA at $261,374 per year, San Francisco, CA at $201,112 per year, and Washington, DC at $195,578 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Private Equity Associate include Jones Day ($422,500 per year) and Fitch Ratings ($375,000 per year).