Chartered accountant demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Chartered accountant demographics by:
Chartered accountant gender statistics
39.0% of chartered accountants are women and 61.0% of chartered accountants are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Chartered accountant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Chartered accountant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,700
Female income
$60,591
Chartered accountant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chartered accountant positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of chartered accountants are female.
Chartered accountant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| 2011 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2012 | 59.42% | 40.58% |
| 2013 | 59.13% | 40.87% |
| 2014 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2015 | 57.07% | 42.93% |
| 2016 | 58.02% | 41.98% |
| 2017 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| 2018 | 59.13% | 40.87% |
| 2019 | 59.80% | 40.20% |
| 2020 | 59.94% | 40.06% |
| 2021 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
Chartered accountant related jobs gender ratio
We compared chartered accountants 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% |
| Chartered Accountant | 61% | 39% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Chartered accountant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chartered accountants is White, which makes up 60.2% of all chartered accountants. Comparatively, 18.1% of chartered accountants are Asian and 9.8% of chartered accountants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.2%
- Asian, 18.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Chartered accountant race
| Chartered accountant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Asian | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Chartered accountant race and ethnicity over time
See how chartered accountant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chartered accountant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.46% | 8.37% | 15.42% | 8.00% |
| 2011 | 66.69% | 8.45% | 15.10% | 8.00% |
| 2012 | 66.33% | 8.15% | 15.30% | 8.43% |
| 2013 | 65.61% | 8.30% | 15.87% | 8.41% |
| 2014 | 65.67% | 8.24% | 15.63% | 8.40% |
| 2015 | 64.90% | 8.61% | 15.48% | 8.92% |
| 2016 | 65.12% | 8.33% | 15.62% | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 64.69% | 8.02% | 16.06% | 9.10% |
| 2018 | 64.32% | 7.96% | 15.84% | 9.66% |
| 2019 | 63.74% | 7.79% | 17.02% | 9.55% |
| 2020 | 62.75% | 7.51% | 17.08% | 9.03% |
| 2021 | 60.21% | 7.50% | 18.13% | 9.80% |
Chartered accountant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chartered accountants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino chartered accountants have the lowest average salary at $64,039.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,729 |
| White | $66,280 |
| Black or African American | $64,557 |
| Asian | $69,020 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,039 |
Average chartered accountant age
See how the average age of chartered accountants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Chartered accountant 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 |
Chartered accountant age breakdown
The average age of chartered accountants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the chartered accountant population.
Chartered accountant age breakdown
| Chartered Accountant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Chartered accountant educational attainment
The most common degree for chartered accountants is bachelor's degree, with 72% of chartered accountants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Chartered accountants by degree level
| Chartered accountant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Chartered accountant jobs you might like
Chartered accountant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chartered accountants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $80,209 annually. With a Master's degree, chartered accountants earn a median annual income of $77,318 compared to $68,207 for chartered accountants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,318 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,207 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,209 |
Chartered accountant employment statistics
Most chartered accountants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where chartered accountants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chartered accountants work.
Chartered accountant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Chartered accountant jobs by company type
Employees with the chartered accountant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chartered accountants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chartered accountant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 80% |
Chartered accountant jobs by industry
The most common industries for chartered accountants are professional, finance and manufacturing.
Chartered accountant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Chartered accountant turnover and employment statistics
Chartered accountant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chartered accountants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chartered accountant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chartered accountant 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 chartered accountant tenure
The average chartered accountant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 270 chartered accountants resumes in Zippia's database.
Chartered accountant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Chartered accountant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chartered accountants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Engineer | 4.38% | 25,541 |
| Summer Analyst | 7.33% | 44,912 |
| Chartered Accountant | 7.40% | - |
| Corporate Tax Preparer | 7.56% | 36,530 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | 30,630 |
| Budget Engineer | 12.94% | 963 |
| Principal Examiner | 19.38% | 41,375 |
Similar chartered accountant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Engineer | 4.38% | 25,541 |
| Summer Analyst | 7.33% | 44,912 |
| Corporate Tax Preparer | 7.56% | 36,530 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | 30,630 |
| Budget Engineer | 12.94% | 963 |
| Principal Examiner | 19.38% | 41,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by chartered accountants
The most common foreign language among chartered accountants is German at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- German, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- French, 11.1%
- Gujarati, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Chartered accountant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Gujarati | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |