Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for chief security 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 7,523 chief security officers currently employed in the United States.
- 9.0% of all chief security officers are women, while 91.0% are men.
- The average age of an employed chief security officer is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of chief security officers is White (64.9%), followed by Asian (12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Black or African American (6.8%).
- Chief security officers are most in-demand in Flagstaff, AZ.
- The insurance industry is the highest-paying for chief security officers.
- 11% of all chief security officers are LGBT.
Chief Security Officer Statistics By Gender
9.0% of chief security officers are women and 91.0% of chief security officers are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Chief Security Officers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Gender Pay Gap For Chief Security Officer
Women Earn 94ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Chief Security Officer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the chief security officer position over time.
Chief Security Officer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2011 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2012 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2013 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2014 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2015 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2016 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2018 | 90.58% | 9.42% |
| 2019 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2020 | 91.52% | 8.48% |
| 2021 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
Chief Security Officer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Chief Security Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
Chief Security Officer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among chief security officers is White, which makes up 64.9% of all chief security officers. Comparatively, there are 12.6% of the Asian ethnicity and 10.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 64.9%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Chief Security Officer Race
| Chief Security Officer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Chief Security 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 security officers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Chief Security Officer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.48% | 7.02% | 9.55% | 8.14% |
| 2011 | 73.67% | 6.52% | 9.41% | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 7.38% | 10.04% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.16% | 10.55% | 8.29% |
| 2014 | 71.36% | 6.69% | 10.96% | 8.84% |
| 2015 | 70.62% | 7.26% | 11.20% | 8.64% |
| 2016 | 70.93% | 7.14% | 11.39% | 8.41% |
| 2017 | 69.84% | 6.86% | 12.34% | 8.51% |
| 2018 | 70.20% | 6.37% | 12.07% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 69.87% | 6.16% | 11.81% | 9.48% |
| 2020 | 66.86% | 6.54% | 11.86% | 9.69% |
| 2021 | 64.93% | 6.82% | 12.58% | 10.24% |
Chief Security Officer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $135,456 |
| White | $141,507 |
| Black or African American | $136,861 |
| Asian | $156,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $139,041 |
Average Age of a Chief Security Officer
We determined the average age of chief security officers based on ethnicity and gender.
Chief Security Officer Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Chief Security Officer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of chief security officer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of chief security officers is 40+ years old, which represents 78% of the population.
Chief Security Officer Age
| Chief Security Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Types of Chief Security Officer Degree Levels
The most common degree for chief security officers is bachelor's degree 55% of chief security officers earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 17% and rounding it off is associate degree with 13%.
- Bachelors, 55%
- Masters, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Chief Security Officers By Education
| Chief Security Officer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 55% |
| Masters | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Chief Security Officer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $159,222 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $148,851 |
| Doctorate Degree | $162,652 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $123,383 |
Chief Security Officer Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where chief security officers work. We found most chief security officers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most chief security officers is the technology industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire chief security officers.
Chief Security Officer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
The Types Of Companies Chief Security Officer Work In
Employees with the chief security officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief security officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief Security Officer Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 11% |
Top Industries Hiring Chief Security Officers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ chief security officers. Those industries include technology, health care and finance.
Chief Security Officer Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Chief Security Officer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Chief Security 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 security officers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Chief Security Officer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Chief Security Officer Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
The Average Number of Years That Chief Security Officer Stay in a Job
By looking over 578 chief security officers resumes, we figured out that the average chief security officer enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 31%.
Chief Security Officer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Chief Security 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 security officers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Distribution Superintendent | 5.19% | 21,744 |
| Economic Analysis Director | 10.51% | 7,814 |
| Chief Security Officer | 11.01% | - |
| Director Of Purchasing | 11.39% | 17,847 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Employment Program Manager | 17.78% | 88,698 |
Chief Security Officer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Distribution Superintendent | 5.19% | 21,744 |
| Economic Analysis Director | 10.51% | 7,814 |
| Director Of Purchasing | 11.39% | 17,847 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Employment Program Manager | 17.78% | 88,698 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Chief Security Officers
The most common foreign language among chief security officers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- German, 6.3%
- Dari, 6.3%
- Other, 12.4%
Chief Security Officer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Dari | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.4% |
