Compensation director demographics and statistics in the US
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Compensation director gender statistics
46.2% of compensation directors are women and 53.8% of compensation directors are men.
- Male, 53.8%
- Female, 46.2%
Compensation director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.8% |
| Female | 46.2% |
Compensation director gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$132,949
Female income
$123,377
Compensation director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compensation director positions over time. Currently, 46.2% of compensation directors are female.
Compensation director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.39% | 49.61% |
| 2011 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2012 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2013 | 40.58% | 59.42% |
| 2014 | 44.89% | 55.11% |
| 2015 | 41.97% | 58.03% |
| 2016 | 49.01% | 50.99% |
| 2017 | 53.44% | 46.56% |
| 2018 | 55.24% | 44.76% |
| 2019 | 52.76% | 47.24% |
| 2020 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2021 | 53.78% | 46.22% |
Compensation director related jobs gender ratio
We compared compensation directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Compensation Director | 54% | 46% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Compensation director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compensation directors is White, which makes up 66.9% of all compensation directors. Comparatively, 11.1% of compensation directors are Black or African American and 9.9% of compensation directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.9%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Compensation director race
| Compensation director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Compensation director race and ethnicity over time
See how compensation director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compensation director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.05% | 10.99% | 4.04% | 4.36% |
| 2011 | 78.55% | 9.61% | 3.77% | 6.34% |
| 2012 | 75.00% | 9.05% | 6.54% | 7.48% |
| 2013 | 71.46% | 11.81% | 5.47% | 7.76% |
| 2014 | 73.91% | 11.00% | 6.58% | 7.41% |
| 2015 | 73.35% | 9.23% | 5.68% | 9.33% |
| 2016 | 74.08% | 10.87% | 3.38% | 8.83% |
| 2017 | 72.47% | 9.19% | 4.41% | 12.45% |
| 2018 | 67.67% | 12.52% | 5.62% | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 70.10% | 13.31% | 6.47% | 7.20% |
| 2020 | 68.24% | 14.18% | 5.43% | 8.69% |
| 2021 | 66.86% | 11.05% | 8.32% | 9.91% |
Compensation director wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown compensation directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White compensation directors have the lowest average salary at $121,027.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $153,613 |
| White | $121,027 |
| Black or African American | $128,207 |
| Asian | $133,020 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $131,006 |
Compensation director age breakdown
The average age of compensation directors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the compensation director population.
Compensation director age breakdown
| Compensation Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Compensation director educational attainment
The most common degree for compensation directors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of compensation directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Compensation directors by degree level
| Compensation director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Compensation director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $135,063 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $115,906 |
Compensation director employment statistics
Most compensation directors work for a public in the health care industry.
Company size where compensation directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compensation directors work.
Compensation director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Compensation director jobs by company type
Employees with the compensation director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most compensation directors prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Compensation director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 51% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 2% |
Compensation director jobs by industry
The most common industries for compensation directors are health care, manufacturing and technology.
Compensation director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Compensation director turnover and employment statistics
Compensation director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compensation directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compensation director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compensation director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 6.25% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 4.14% |
| 2014 | 2.99% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 3.08% |
Average compensation director tenure
The average compensation director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 932 compensation directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Compensation director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Compensation director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compensation directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Services Manager | 4.78% | 88,723 |
| Port Traffic Manager | 5.19% | 3,737 |
| Lending Services Manager | 10.51% | 110,191 |
| Circuit Rider | 11.39% | 3,627 |
| Customer Development Manager | 17.60% | 90,252 |
| Labour Relations Director | 17.78% | 45,585 |
| Compensation Director | 34.66% | - |
Similar compensation director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Services Manager | 4.78% | 88,723 |
| Port Traffic Manager | 5.19% | 3,737 |
| Lending Services Manager | 10.51% | 110,191 |
| Circuit Rider | 11.39% | 3,627 |
| Customer Development Manager | 17.60% | 90,252 |
| Labour Relations Director | 17.78% | 45,585 |
Foreign languages spoken by compensation directors
The most common foreign language among compensation directors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Dutch, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Compensation director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Dutch | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |
