The Pay Gap Widens: Private Equity's Catch Up Problem Private equity professionals at larger buyout shops are in line for bonuses 2. 5% to 7. 5% higher than last year, according to recent reports.
This news has been met with a shrug by some, but it serves as a stark reminder of the widening pay gap between the industry's top dogs and its smaller players.
The disparity is largely driven by the competition for talent between investment banks and private equity firms.