Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for chief compliance officers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 50,062 chief compliance officers currently employed in the United States.
- 35.3% of all chief compliance officers are women, while 64.7% are men.
- The average age of an employed chief compliance officer is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of chief compliance officers is White (59.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.7%), Black or African American (11.1%) and Asian (8.2%).
- Chief compliance officers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for chief compliance officers.
- 12% of all chief compliance officers are LGBT.
Chief Compliance Officer Statistics By Gender
35.3% of chief compliance officers are women and 64.7% of chief compliance officers are men.
- Male, 64.7%
- Female, 35.3%
Chief Compliance Officers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.7% |
| Female | 35.3% |
Gender Pay Gap For Chief Compliance Officer
Women Earn 95¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Chief Compliance Officer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the chief compliance officer position over time.
Chief Compliance Officer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.44% | 26.56% |
| 2011 | 70.33% | 29.67% |
| 2012 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2013 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2014 | 69.22% | 30.78% |
| 2015 | 67.60% | 32.40% |
| 2016 | 69.46% | 30.54% |
| 2017 | 69.30% | 30.70% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 31.97% |
| 2019 | 66.88% | 33.12% |
| 2020 | 65.50% | 34.50% |
| 2021 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
Chief Compliance Officer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Chief Compliance Officer | 65% | 35% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
Chief Compliance Officer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among chief compliance officers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all chief compliance officers. Comparatively, there are 15.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 11.1% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chief Compliance Officer Race
| Chief Compliance Officer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chief Compliance Officer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among chief compliance officers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Chief Compliance Officer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.84% | 12.22% | 6.51% | 12.74% |
| 2011 | 67.75% | 10.99% | 6.65% | 11.82% |
| 2012 | 66.60% | 11.52% | 6.42% | 12.35% |
| 2013 | 65.72% | 10.98% | 7.18% | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 65.88% | 11.66% | 6.85% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 64.96% | 11.92% | 7.47% | 12.79% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 10.38% | 7.55% | 13.64% |
| 2017 | 65.49% | 10.77% | 7.56% | 13.35% |
| 2018 | 64.38% | 10.86% | 7.80% | 13.48% |
| 2019 | 62.77% | 11.57% | 7.74% | 14.94% |
| 2020 | 61.54% | 10.56% | 7.62% | 15.40% |
| 2021 | 59.72% | 11.10% | 8.22% | 15.67% |
Chief Compliance Officer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,117 |
| White | $103,809 |
| Black or African American | $97,192 |
| Asian | $105,208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,141 |
Average Age of a Chief Compliance Officer
We determined the average age of chief compliance officers based on ethnicity and gender.
Chief Compliance Officer Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 45 |
| White | 46 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 46 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 42.5 |
Chief Compliance Officer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of chief compliance officer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of chief compliance officers is 40+ years old, which represents 68% of the population.
Chief Compliance Officer Age
| Chief Compliance Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Types of Chief Compliance Officer Degree Levels
The most common degree for chief compliance officers is bachelor's degree 60% of chief compliance officers earn that degree. A close second is doctoral degree with 19% and rounding it off is master's degree with 15%.
- Bachelors, 60%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Masters, 15%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Chief Compliance Officers By Education
| Chief Compliance Officer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 60% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Masters | 15% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Chief Compliance Officer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $86,233 |
| Master's Degree | $121,973 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $108,078 |
| Doctorate Degree | $139,059 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,998 |
Chief Compliance Officer Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where chief compliance officers work. We found most chief compliance officers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most chief compliance officers is the finance industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire chief compliance officers.
Chief Compliance Officer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
The Types Of Companies Chief Compliance Officer Work In
Employees with the chief compliance officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief compliance officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief Compliance Officer Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 3% |
Top Industries Hiring Chief Compliance Officers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ chief compliance officers. Those industries include finance, health care and professional.
Chief Compliance Officer Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 31% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Chief Compliance Officer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Chief Compliance Officer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of chief compliance officers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Chief Compliance Officer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Chief Compliance Officer Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
The Average Number of Years That Chief Compliance Officer Stay in a Job
By looking over 2,128 chief compliance officers resumes, we figured out that the average chief compliance officer enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 31%.
Chief Compliance Officer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Chief Compliance Officers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to chief compliance officers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Predatory Game Hunter | 8.93% | 5,103 |
| Market Data Analyst | 10.00% | 113,768 |
| Consulting Assistant | 11.05% | 6,038 |
| Chief Compliance Officer | 11.64% | - |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Chief Compliance Officer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Predatory Game Hunter | 8.93% | 5,103 |
| Market Data Analyst | 10.00% | 113,768 |
| Consulting Assistant | 11.05% | 6,038 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Chief Compliance Officers
The most common foreign language among chief compliance officers is Spanish at 40.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.2%.
- Spanish, 40.7%
- French, 20.3%
- Chinese, 10.2%
- German, 10.2%
- Mandarin, 6.8%
- Other, 11.8%
Chief Compliance Officer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.7% |
| French | 20.3% |
| Chinese | 10.2% |
| German | 10.2% |
| Mandarin | 6.8% |
| Other | 11.8% |
