Computer security specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer security specialist gender statistics
24.3% of computer security specialists are women and 75.7% of computer security specialists are men.
- Male, 75.7%
- Female, 24.3%
Computer security specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.7% |
| Female | 24.3% |
Computer security specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,984
Female income
$98,533
Computer security specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer security specialist positions over time. Currently, 24.3% of computer security specialists are female.
Computer security specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2011 | 71.35% | 28.65% |
| 2012 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2013 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2014 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2015 | 70.29% | 29.71% |
| 2016 | 72.12% | 27.88% |
| 2017 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
| 2018 | 73.73% | 26.27% |
| 2019 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2020 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2021 | 75.74% | 24.26% |
Computer security specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer security specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Computer Security Specialist | 76% | 24% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer security specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer security specialists is White, which makes up 65.7% of all computer security specialists. Comparatively, 9.6% of computer security specialists are Asian and 9.2% of computer security specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Computer security specialist race
| Computer security specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Computer security specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how computer security specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer security specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Computer security specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer security specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown computer security specialists have the lowest average salary at $100,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,083 |
| White | $106,289 |
| Black or African American | $101,045 |
| Asian | $109,244 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,530 |
Average computer security specialist age
See how the average age of computer security specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer security specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Computer security specialist age breakdown
The average age of computer security specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the computer security specialist population.
Computer security specialist age breakdown
| Computer Security Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Computer security specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for computer security specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of computer security specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Computer security specialists by degree level
| Computer security specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Computer security specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer security specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $111,645 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer security specialists earn a median annual income of $101,392 compared to $86,118 for computer security specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $111,645 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,392 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $86,118 |
Computer security specialist employment statistics
Most computer security specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer security specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer security specialists work.
Computer security specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Computer security specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the computer security specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer security specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer security specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 5% |
Computer security specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer security specialists are technology, professional and finance.
Computer security specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Computer security specialist turnover and employment statistics
Computer security specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer security specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer security specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer security specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average computer security specialist tenure
The average computer security specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 153 computer security specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer security specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Computer security specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer security specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Systems Engineer | 7.31% | 105,092 |
| Systems Analyst/Developer | 8.42% | 175,586 |
| Integration Developer | 8.46% | 92,174 |
| Computer Security Specialist | 8.59% | - |
| Computer Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 149,045 |
| Firmware Test Engineer | 10.54% | 25,699 |
| Data Migration Technician | 10.88% | 136,881 |
Similar computer security specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Systems Engineer | 7.31% | 105,092 |
| Systems Analyst/Developer | 8.42% | 175,586 |
| Integration Developer | 8.46% | 92,174 |
| Computer Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 149,045 |
| Firmware Test Engineer | 10.54% | 25,699 |
| Data Migration Technician | 10.88% | 136,881 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer security specialists
- Carrier, 100.0%
Computer security specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |
