Corporate consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate consultant gender statistics
45.7% of corporate consultants are women and 54.3% of corporate consultants are men.
- Male, 54.3%
- Female, 45.7%
Corporate consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.3% |
| Female | 45.7% |
Corporate consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$126,896
Female income
$121,454
Corporate consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate consultant positions over time. Currently, 45.7% of corporate consultants are female.
Corporate consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.29% | 42.71% |
| 2011 | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| 2012 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2013 | 56.78% | 43.22% |
| 2014 | 55.13% | 44.87% |
| 2015 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
| 2016 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2017 | 55.27% | 44.73% |
| 2018 | 57.17% | 42.83% |
| 2019 | 55.49% | 44.51% |
| 2020 | 53.84% | 46.16% |
| 2021 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
Corporate consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Corporate Consultant | 54% | 46% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Corporate consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate consultants is White, which makes up 66.5% of all corporate consultants. Comparatively, 11.2% of corporate consultants are Asian and 9.1% of corporate consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Corporate consultant race
| Corporate consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Corporate consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.28% | 8.16% | 7.90% | 6.60% |
| 2011 | 74.54% | 8.25% | 8.27% | 6.85% |
| 2012 | 73.47% | 8.63% | 8.68% | 7.04% |
| 2013 | 73.36% | 8.32% | 9.09% | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 73.67% | 8.40% | 9.16% | 6.67% |
| 2015 | 72.57% | 7.93% | 9.43% | 7.66% |
| 2016 | 72.34% | 7.86% | 9.80% | 7.54% |
| 2017 | 71.93% | 8.17% | 9.81% | 7.64% |
| 2018 | 72.03% | 7.62% | 10.09% | 7.74% |
| 2019 | 69.81% | 8.18% | 10.78% | 8.61% |
| 2020 | 68.02% | 8.18% | 10.08% | 9.23% |
| 2021 | 66.50% | 8.43% | 11.23% | 9.15% |
Corporate consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporate consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american corporate consultants have the lowest average salary at $122,927.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $126,708 |
| White | $128,087 |
| Black or African American | $122,927 |
| Asian | $131,705 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $125,220 |
Average corporate consultant age
See how the average age of corporate consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Corporate consultant age breakdown
The average age of corporate consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the corporate consultant population.
Corporate consultant age breakdown
| Corporate Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Corporate consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate consultants is bachelor's degree, with 66% of corporate consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Corporate consultants by degree level
| Corporate consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Corporate consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporate consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $142,461 annually. With a Master's degree, corporate consultants earn a median annual income of $137,136 compared to $128,056 for corporate consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $137,136 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $128,056 |
| Doctorate Degree | $142,461 |
Corporate consultant employment statistics
Most corporate consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where corporate consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate consultants work.
Corporate consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Corporate consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 3% |
Corporate consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate consultants are health care, professional and finance.
Corporate consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Corporate consultant turnover and employment statistics
Corporate consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average corporate consultant tenure
The average corporate consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,262 corporate consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Corporate consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Contract Researcher | 10.00% | 18,223 |
| Business Advisor | 11.05% | 125,154 |
| Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 34,610 |
| Corporate Consultant | 12.44% | - |
| Fundraising Assistant | 19.25% | 340 |
Similar corporate consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Contract Researcher | 10.00% | 18,223 |
| Business Advisor | 11.05% | 125,154 |
| Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 34,610 |
| Fundraising Assistant | 19.25% | 340 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate consultants
The most common foreign language among corporate consultants is Spanish at 27.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 27.4%
- French, 20.2%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Italian, 6.0%
- Other, 32.2%
Corporate consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.4% |
| French | 20.2% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Italian | 6.0% |
| Other | 32.2% |
