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Venture Capital Associates

Earnings

Venture capital associates earned median annual salaries of $95,641 in October 2020, according to Payscale.com. Salaries ranged from $60,000 or less to $138,000 or more. 

Venture capital associates usually receive a generous benefits package, including vacation days, sick leave, health and life insurance, and a 401(k) or other retirement savings plan. Associates may also receive a closing bonus (for sourcing or doing due diligence for an investment deal that is closed), the opportunity to co-invest (invest their own money alongside the firm in some deals), and sometimes receive a small percentage of carry (the profits the firm makes).