Corporate executive demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate executive gender statistics
50.1% of corporate executives are women and 49.9% of corporate executives are men.
- Female, 50.1%
- Male, 49.9%
Corporate executive gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% |
| Male | 49.9% |
Corporate executive gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$110,731
Female income
$100,485
Corporate executive gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate executive positions over time. Currently, 50.1% of corporate executives are female.
Corporate executive gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.57% | 41.43% |
| 2011 | 58.30% | 41.70% |
| 2012 | 57.41% | 42.59% |
| 2013 | 55.73% | 44.27% |
| 2014 | 55.05% | 44.95% |
| 2015 | 54.72% | 45.28% |
| 2016 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2017 | 54.43% | 45.57% |
| 2018 | 54.23% | 45.77% |
| 2019 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
| 2020 | 49.88% | 50.12% |
| 2021 | 49.89% | 50.11% |
Corporate executive related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate executives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Corporate Executive | 50% | 50% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Corporate executive demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate executives is White, which makes up 76.6% of all corporate executives. Comparatively, 7.6% of corporate executives are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of corporate executives are Asian.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Corporate executive race
| Corporate executive race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Corporate executive race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate executive racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate executive race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.11% | 3.31% | 5.69% | 6.11% |
| 2011 | 83.30% | 3.71% | 5.31% | 5.72% |
| 2012 | 82.54% | 3.63% | 5.86% | 6.18% |
| 2013 | 82.80% | 3.44% | 5.96% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 82.83% | 3.57% | 5.60% | 6.25% |
| 2015 | 82.78% | 3.44% | 5.58% | 6.24% |
| 2016 | 82.43% | 3.35% | 6.15% | 6.08% |
| 2017 | 81.07% | 3.51% | 6.69% | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 80.57% | 3.34% | 6.89% | 6.96% |
| 2019 | 81.70% | 3.05% | 6.63% | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 78.32% | 3.54% | 7.09% | 7.04% |
| 2021 | 76.57% | 3.70% | 7.55% | 7.64% |
Corporate executive wage gap by race
According to our data, white corporate executives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american corporate executives have the lowest average salary at $107,609.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,306 |
| White | $113,567 |
| Black or African American | $107,609 |
| Asian | $112,837 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $110,446 |
Average corporate executive age
See how the average age of corporate executives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Corporate executive age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Corporate executive age breakdown
The average age of corporate executives is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the corporate executive population.
Corporate executive age breakdown
| Corporate Executive Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Corporate executive educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate executives is bachelor's degree, with 66% of corporate executives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Corporate executives by degree level
| Corporate executive degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Corporate executive wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporate executives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $130,342 annually. With a Doctorate degree, corporate executives earn a median annual income of $130,325 compared to $121,263 for corporate executives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $130,342 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $121,263 |
| Doctorate Degree | $130,325 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $97,930 |
Corporate executive employment statistics
Most corporate executives work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where corporate executives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate executives work.
Corporate executive jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Corporate executive jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate executive job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate executives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate executive jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 4% |
Corporate executive jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate executives are finance, professional and technology.
Corporate executive industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Corporate executive turnover and employment statistics
Corporate executive unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate executives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate executive unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate executive unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average corporate executive tenure
The average corporate executive stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,028 corporate executives resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate executive tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Corporate executive LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate executives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Management Associate | 8.41% | 84,397 |
| Finance/Sales Manager | 9.38% | 149,917 |
| Continuity Manager | 9.63% | 218,222 |
| Corporate Executive | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Executive | 13.02% | 109,172 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar corporate executive jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Management Associate | 8.41% | 84,397 |
| Finance/Sales Manager | 9.38% | 149,917 |
| Continuity Manager | 9.63% | 218,222 |
| Human Resources Executive | 13.02% | 109,172 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate executives
The most common foreign language among corporate executives is Spanish at 37.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and German is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 37.2%
- French, 12.8%
- German, 7.0%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- Japanese, 4.7%
- Other, 33.6%
Corporate executive languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.2% |
| French | 12.8% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| Japanese | 4.7% |
| Other | 33.6% |
