Private equity associate salary in United States

The average salary for a Private Equity Associate is $158,558 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Private Equity Associate salaries typically range between a low of $82,287 and a high of $305,524 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 $257,343 per year, San Francisco, CA at $198,156 per year, and Chicago, IL at $195,393 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).