Earnings
Venture capital associates earned median annual salaries of $103,484 in February 2025, according to Payscale.com. Salaries ranged from $61,000 or less to $152,000 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).
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