2025 Preqin Private Capital Compensation and Employment Review

In collaboration with Ferguson Partners, we examine the latest compensation and employment trends across private capital, exploring important shifts in salaries, carried interest, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The report also includes compensation data benchmarked by position.

• The number of private capital firms surveyed that anticipate hiring at a slower pace has tripled to 23%

• Largest increase in hiring demand seen for capital raising talent, growing from 9% to 15% over the year

• Junior roles saw the largest increase in base salary in comparison to more senior positions

• Representation of women in senior management roles is up from 28% to 39%