Chief deputy sheriff demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief deputy sheriff gender statistics
8.2% of chief deputy sheriffs are women and 91.8% of chief deputy sheriffs are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
Chief deputy sheriff gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
Chief deputy sheriff gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,962
Female income
$45,108
Chief deputy sheriff gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief deputy sheriff positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of chief deputy sheriffs are female.
Chief deputy sheriff gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2011 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2012 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2014 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2016 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2017 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 92.02% | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2020 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
Chief deputy sheriff related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief deputy sheriffs with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Chief Deputy Sheriff | 92% | 8% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Chief deputy sheriff demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief deputy sheriffs is White, which makes up 64.4% of all chief deputy sheriffs. Comparatively, 14.5% of chief deputy sheriffs are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of chief deputy sheriffs are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Chief deputy sheriff race
| Chief deputy sheriff race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Chief deputy sheriff race and ethnicity over time
See how chief deputy sheriff racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief deputy sheriff race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.22% | 11.56% | 2.85% | 11.91% |
| 2011 | 70.39% | 11.62% | 3.10% | 11.26% |
| 2012 | 70.08% | 11.67% | 2.65% | 11.33% |
| 2013 | 70.58% | 11.05% | 2.81% | 11.46% |
| 2014 | 69.97% | 11.13% | 3.00% | 11.72% |
| 2015 | 69.34% | 11.46% | 3.20% | 12.33% |
| 2016 | 69.20% | 11.58% | 2.87% | 12.69% |
| 2017 | 68.78% | 11.64% | 2.90% | 12.62% |
| 2018 | 67.90% | 10.92% | 3.39% | 13.57% |
| 2019 | 69.31% | 10.48% | 3.20% | 13.13% |
| 2020 | 66.28% | 11.72% | 3.43% | 13.09% |
| 2021 | 64.38% | 11.28% | 3.55% | 14.46% |
Chief deputy sheriff wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chief deputy sheriffs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief deputy sheriffs have the lowest average salary at $45,749.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,607 |
| White | $48,384 |
| Black or African American | $45,749 |
| Asian | $51,812 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,539 |
Average chief deputy sheriff age
See how the average age of chief deputy sheriffs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief deputy sheriff age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Chief deputy sheriff age breakdown
The average age of chief deputy sheriffs is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the chief deputy sheriff population.
Chief deputy sheriff age breakdown
| Chief Deputy Sheriff Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Chief deputy sheriff educational attainment
The most common degree for chief deputy sheriffs is bachelor's degree, with 52% of chief deputy sheriffs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Chief deputy sheriffs by degree level
| Chief deputy sheriff degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Chief deputy sheriff wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief deputy sheriffs with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,789 annually. With a Doctorate degree, chief deputy sheriffs earn a median annual income of $55,387 compared to $52,532 for chief deputy sheriffs with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,789 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,532 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,387 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,859 |
Chief deputy sheriff employment statistics
Company size where chief deputy sheriffs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief deputy sheriffs work.
Chief deputy sheriff jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Chief deputy sheriff turnover and employment statistics
Chief deputy sheriff unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief deputy sheriffs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief deputy sheriff unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief deputy sheriff unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average chief deputy sheriff tenure
The average chief deputy sheriff stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 chief deputy sheriffs resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief deputy sheriff tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Chief deputy sheriff LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief deputy sheriffs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Jailer | 5.55% | 75,735 |
| Chief Deputy Sheriff | 7.15% | - |
| Military Analyst | 8.65% | 16,441 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar chief deputy sheriff jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Jailer | 5.55% | 75,735 |
| Military Analyst | 8.65% | 16,441 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |