Compliance engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Compliance engineer gender statistics
19.6% of compliance engineers are women and 80.4% of compliance engineers are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Compliance engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Compliance engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,556
Female income
$97,367
Compliance engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compliance engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of compliance engineers are female.
Compliance engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.90% | 14.10% |
| 2011 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 2012 | 83.94% | 16.06% |
| 2013 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2014 | 84.94% | 15.06% |
| 2015 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
| 2016 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2017 | 83.36% | 16.64% |
| 2018 | 82.26% | 17.74% |
| 2019 | 84.78% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2021 | 80.45% | 19.55% |
Compliance engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared compliance engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Compliance Engineer | 80% | 20% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Compliance engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compliance engineers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all compliance engineers. Comparatively, 13.1% of compliance engineers are Asian and 11.7% of compliance engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 13.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Compliance engineer race
| Compliance engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Compliance engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how compliance engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compliance engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.21% | 4.60% | 12.77% | 7.65% |
| 2011 | 74.64% | 4.74% | 10.24% | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 74.37% | 3.86% | 11.53% | 8.47% |
| 2013 | 73.44% | 4.83% | 11.34% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 72.03% | 4.90% | 12.24% | 8.86% |
| 2015 | 71.86% | 5.41% | 11.69% | 9.55% |
| 2016 | 70.94% | 4.59% | 12.38% | 9.57% |
| 2017 | 70.23% | 4.09% | 13.04% | 10.58% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 4.17% | 13.75% | 9.59% |
| 2019 | 68.01% | 4.35% | 15.06% | 10.45% |
| 2020 | 68.16% | 4.83% | 12.98% | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 66.35% | 4.75% | 13.11% | 11.66% |
Compliance engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian compliance engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american compliance engineers have the lowest average salary at $97,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,851 |
| White | $98,186 |
| Black or African American | $97,817 |
| Asian | $105,923 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,224 |
Average compliance engineer age
See how the average age of compliance engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Compliance engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Compliance engineer age breakdown
The average age of compliance engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the compliance engineer population.
Compliance engineer age breakdown
| Compliance Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Compliance engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for compliance engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of compliance engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Compliance engineers by degree level
| Compliance engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Compliance engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, compliance engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $116,908 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, compliance engineers earn a median annual income of $101,838 compared to $82,833 for compliance engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,908 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,833 |
Compliance engineer employment statistics
Most compliance engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where compliance engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compliance engineers work.
Compliance engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Compliance engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the compliance engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most compliance engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Compliance engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 4% |
Compliance engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for compliance engineers are technology, manufacturing and health care.
Compliance engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Compliance engineer turnover and employment statistics
Compliance engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compliance engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compliance engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compliance engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average compliance engineer tenure
The average compliance engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 884 compliance engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Compliance engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Compliance engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compliance engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Mud Analysis Supervisor | 5.25% | 3,246 |
| Meter Engineer | 6.39% | 22,300 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Water Resources Engineer | 12.89% | 38,911 |
Similar compliance engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Analysis Supervisor | 5.25% | 3,246 |
| Meter Engineer | 6.39% | 22,300 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Water Resources Engineer | 12.89% | 38,911 |
Foreign languages spoken by compliance engineers
The most common foreign language among compliance engineers is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- French, 12.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Compliance engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
