CFO COMPENSATION IN PE-BACKED INDUSTRIAL SERVICES FIRMS
We gathered insights from 124 CFOs working in Private Equity-backed Industrial Services companies. The report breaks down compensation based on company revenue levels.
RESPONDENT BREAKDOWN
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21% from firms under $50M revenue
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37% from firms with $50M–$150M revenue
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42% from firms over $150M revenue
BASE SALARY
Firms < $50M Revenue
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Median: $207,000
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Range: $118,000 – $340,000
Firms $50M–$150M Revenue
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Median: $264,000
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Range: $100,000 – $450,000
Firms > $150M Revenue
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Median: $250,000
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Range: $150,000 – $450,000
BONUS
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50% of CFOs at firms <$50M receive a bonus of 50% or less
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59% at firms $50M–$150M receive a bonus of 50% or less
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41% at firms >$150M receive a bonus of 50% or less
EQUITY
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70% of CFOs at firms <$50M hold equity
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70% at firms $50M–$150M hold equity
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80% at firms >$150M hold equity
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Median salary peaks in the $50M–$150M range at $264,000, then levels slightly.
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Equity is common across all bands, with 80% of large-firm CFOs holding a stake.
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Bonus structures shift upward in larger firms, where 59% or more earn over 50% bonus.
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Max salary across all categories hits $450,000, with multiple bands hitting that ceiling.
