Chief deputy demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief deputy gender statistics
29.3% of chief deputies are women and 70.7% of chief deputies are men.
- Male, 70.7%
- Female, 29.3%
Chief deputy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.7% |
| Female | 29.3% |
Chief deputy gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$120,914
Female income
$109,797
Chief deputy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief deputy positions over time. Currently, 29.3% of chief deputies are female.
Chief deputy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.43% | 22.57% |
| 2011 | 77.24% | 22.76% |
| 2012 | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2013 | 75.34% | 24.66% |
| 2014 | 74.83% | 25.17% |
| 2015 | 74.57% | 25.43% |
| 2016 | 74.00% | 26.00% |
| 2017 | 74.35% | 25.65% |
| 2018 | 74.20% | 25.80% |
| 2019 | 71.75% | 28.25% |
| 2020 | 70.72% | 29.28% |
| 2021 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
Chief deputy related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief deputies with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Chief Deputy | 71% | 29% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Chief deputy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief deputies is White, which makes up 76.3% of all chief deputies. Comparatively, 7.8% of chief deputies are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of chief deputies are Asian.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Chief deputy race
| Chief deputy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Chief deputy race and ethnicity over time
See how chief deputy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief deputy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.84% | 3.36% | 5.79% | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 83.03% | 3.75% | 5.41% | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 82.27% | 3.68% | 5.96% | 6.30% |
| 2013 | 82.53% | 3.49% | 6.06% | 6.04% |
| 2014 | 82.56% | 3.62% | 5.70% | 6.36% |
| 2015 | 82.51% | 3.49% | 5.68% | 6.36% |
| 2016 | 82.16% | 3.40% | 6.25% | 6.19% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.55% | 6.78% | 6.77% |
| 2018 | 80.31% | 3.39% | 6.99% | 7.08% |
| 2019 | 81.43% | 3.10% | 6.72% | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 78.05% | 3.58% | 7.19% | 7.16% |
| 2021 | 76.31% | 3.75% | 7.64% | 7.76% |
Chief deputy wage gap by race
According to our data, white chief deputies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief deputies have the lowest average salary at $117,528.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $119,368 |
| White | $123,990 |
| Black or African American | $117,528 |
| Asian | $123,199 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $120,605 |
Average chief deputy age
See how the average age of chief deputies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief deputy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Chief deputy age breakdown
The average age of chief deputies is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the chief deputy population.
Chief deputy age breakdown
| Chief Deputy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Chief deputy educational attainment
The most common degree for chief deputies is bachelor's degree, with 55% of chief deputies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Chief deputies by degree level
| Chief deputy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Chief deputy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief deputies with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $142,174 annually. With a Doctorate degree, chief deputies earn a median annual income of $142,156 compared to $132,334 for chief deputies with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $142,174 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $132,334 |
| Doctorate Degree | $142,156 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $107,024 |
Chief deputy employment statistics
Most chief deputies work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where chief deputies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief deputies work.
Chief deputy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Chief deputy jobs by company type
Employees with the chief deputy job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief deputies prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Chief deputy jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 54% |
Chief deputy jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief deputies are government, professional and education.
Chief deputy industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 50% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Chief deputy turnover and employment statistics
Chief deputy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief deputies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief deputy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief deputy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average chief deputy tenure
The average chief deputy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,872 chief deputies resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief deputy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Chief deputy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief deputies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Security Manager | 8.41% | 51,717 |
| Regional Director | 9.38% | 73,300 |
| Co-Owner/Operator | 9.63% | 95,615 |
| Chief Deputy | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Recruiter/Manager | 13.02% | 75,365 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar chief deputy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Security Manager | 8.41% | 51,717 |
| Regional Director | 9.38% | 73,300 |
| Co-Owner/Operator | 9.63% | 95,615 |
| Human Resources Recruiter/Manager | 13.02% | 75,365 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief deputies
The most common foreign language among chief deputies is Spanish at 35.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- Spanish, 35.9%
- French, 15.0%
- Russian, 9.8%
- German, 7.2%
- Arabic, 4.6%
- Other, 27.5%
Chief deputy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.9% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Russian | 9.8% |
| German | 7.2% |
| Arabic | 4.6% |
| Other | 27.5% |
