CFO COMPENSATION IN PE-BACKED FIRMS

We gathered insights from 46 CFOs working in Private Equity-backed companies. The report breaks down compensation based on company revenue levels.

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RESPONDENT BREAKDOWN

• 37% from firms under $50M revenue

• 43% from firms with $50M–$150M revenue

• 19% from firms over $150M revenue

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BASE SALARY

Firms < $50M Revenue

• Median: $222,000

• Range: $160,000 – $350,000

Firms $50M–$150M Revenue

• Median: $250,900

• Range: $100,000 – $325,000

Firms > $150M Revenue

• Median: $323,000

• Range: $200,000 – $450,000

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BONUS

• 76% of CFOs at firms <$50M receive a bonus of 50% or less

• 95% at firms $50M–$150M receive a bonus of 50% or less

• 77% at firms >$150M receive a bonus of 50% or less

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EQUITY

• 76% of CFOs at firms <$50M hold equity

• 60% at firms $50M–$150M hold equity

• 66% at firms >$150M hold equity

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Median compensation rises significantly in larger firms, peaking at $323,000 for CFOs in firms >$150M.

• Equity participation is strong across all firm sizes, but slightly dips in the mid-market.

• Bonus structures remain conservative, especially in the $50M–$150M bracket where 95% of CFOs earn 50% or less.

• The highest earners across all firm sizes are pulling in up to $450,000 base, excluding bonus and equity.

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GET IN TOUCH

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All the insights in this salary report are provided from our proprietary data.

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