Audit partner demographics and statistics in the US
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Audit partner gender statistics
16.9% of audit partners are women and 83.1% of audit partners are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Audit partner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Audit partner gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$195,440
Female income
$178,790
Audit partner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in audit partner positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of audit partners are female.
Audit partner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2011 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2012 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2013 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2014 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2015 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
| 2016 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2017 | 81.50% | 18.50% |
| 2018 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2019 | 82.33% | 17.67% |
| 2020 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2021 | 83.06% | 16.94% |
Audit partner related jobs gender ratio
We compared audit partners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Audit Partner | 83% | 17% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Audit partner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among audit partners is White, which makes up 63.4% of all audit partners. Comparatively, 12.1% of audit partners are Asian and 11.2% of audit partners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.4%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Audit partner race
| Audit partner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Audit partner race and ethnicity over time
See how audit partner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Audit partner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.62% | 9.74% | 9.39% | 9.43% |
| 2011 | 69.84% | 9.83% | 9.07% | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 69.48% | 9.52% | 9.27% | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 68.76% | 9.68% | 9.84% | 9.83% |
| 2014 | 68.82% | 9.62% | 9.60% | 9.82% |
| 2015 | 68.05% | 9.99% | 9.45% | 10.35% |
| 2016 | 68.28% | 9.71% | 9.59% | 10.34% |
| 2017 | 67.85% | 9.39% | 10.03% | 10.52% |
| 2018 | 67.47% | 9.34% | 9.81% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 66.89% | 9.17% | 10.99% | 10.97% |
| 2020 | 65.90% | 8.89% | 11.05% | 10.45% |
| 2021 | 63.36% | 8.88% | 12.10% | 11.22% |
Audit partner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian audit partners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino audit partners have the lowest average salary at $190,028.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $192,230 |
| White | $197,371 |
| Black or African American | $191,613 |
| Asian | $206,403 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $190,028 |
Average audit partner age
See how the average age of audit partners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Audit partner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 38 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 41 |
| White | 40 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 41 |
Audit partner age breakdown
The average age of audit partners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the audit partner population.
Audit partner age breakdown
| Audit Partner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Audit partner educational attainment
The most common degree for audit partners is bachelor's degree, with 81% of audit partners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 2%
- License, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Audit partners by degree level
| Audit partner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 2% |
| License | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Audit partner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, audit partners with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $247,192 annually. With a Master's degree, audit partners earn a median annual income of $234,221 compared to $203,682 for audit partners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $234,221 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $203,682 |
| Doctorate Degree | $247,192 |
Audit partner employment statistics
Company size where audit partners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where audit partners work.
Audit partner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Audit partner jobs by industry
The most common industries for audit partners are professional, finance and technology.
Audit partner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 36% |
| Finance | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Audit partner turnover and employment statistics
Audit partner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for audit partners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Audit partner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Audit partner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.20% |
| 2011 | 4.43% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 2.71% |
Average audit partner tenure
The average audit partner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 audit partners resumes in Zippia's database.
Audit partner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Audit partner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of audit partners that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | 37,175 |
| Investment Analyst | 7.33% | 63,003 |
| Audit Partner | 7.40% | - |
| Tax Evaluator | 7.56% | 26,823 |
| Tax Revenue Officer | 7.65% | 84,387 |
| Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 60,034 |
| Credit Union Examiner | 19.38% | 7,440 |
Similar audit partner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | 37,175 |
| Investment Analyst | 7.33% | 63,003 |
| Tax Evaluator | 7.56% | 26,823 |
| Tax Revenue Officer | 7.65% | 84,387 |
| Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 60,034 |
| Credit Union Examiner | 19.38% | 7,440 |
Foreign languages spoken by audit partners
- French, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Audit partner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
