Corporate officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate officer gender statistics
46.0% of corporate officers are women and 54.0% of corporate officers are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 46.0%
Corporate officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Corporate officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,864
Female income
$82,250
Corporate officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate officer positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of corporate officers are female.
Corporate officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.28% | 31.72% |
| 2011 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2012 | 65.60% | 34.40% |
| 2013 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2014 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2015 | 59.84% | 40.16% |
| 2016 | 58.06% | 41.94% |
| 2017 | 60.62% | 39.38% |
| 2018 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2019 | 56.43% | 43.57% |
| 2020 | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| 2021 | 54.03% | 45.97% |
Corporate officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Corporate Officer | 54% | 46% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Corporate officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate officers is White, which makes up 74.9% of all corporate officers. Comparatively, 9.1% of corporate officers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of corporate officers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Corporate officer race
| Corporate officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Corporate officer race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.95% | 6.18% | 2.63% | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 81.74% | 7.12% | 3.10% | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 81.83% | 8.33% | 3.02% | 5.14% |
| 2013 | 79.83% | 8.52% | 3.73% | 6.57% |
| 2014 | 83.92% | 6.31% | 2.70% | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 78.87% | 7.82% | 3.66% | 6.89% |
| 2016 | 77.34% | 7.53% | 3.88% | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 79.11% | 5.64% | 4.00% | 9.37% |
| 2018 | 76.28% | 8.11% | 3.92% | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 79.00% | 6.95% | 4.18% | 7.71% |
| 2020 | 73.88% | 6.80% | 4.65% | 10.37% |
| 2021 | 74.88% | 5.89% | 5.10% | 9.05% |
Corporate officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporate officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown corporate officers have the lowest average salary at $81,719.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,719 |
| White | $92,076 |
| Black or African American | $88,365 |
| Asian | $102,938 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,494 |
Average corporate officer age
See how the average age of corporate officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Asian | 42 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 35 |
Corporate officer age breakdown
The average age of corporate officers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the corporate officer population.
Corporate officer age breakdown
| Corporate Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Corporate officer educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate officers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of corporate officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Corporate officers by degree level
| Corporate officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Corporate officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,497 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,071 |
Corporate officer employment statistics
Most corporate officers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where corporate officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate officers work.
Corporate officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Corporate officer jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 3% |
Corporate officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate officers are finance, health care and non profits.
Corporate officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 22% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Corporate officer turnover and employment statistics
Corporate officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 2.03% |
| 2017 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.45% |
Average corporate officer tenure
The average corporate officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 792 corporate officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Corporate officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North America Sales Manager | 7.25% | 86,229 |
| Advertising Campaign Manager | 9.54% | 6,505 |
| Assistant Marketing Manager | 9.86% | 82,527 |
| Corporate Officer | 16.11% | - |
Similar corporate officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| North America Sales Manager | 7.25% | 86,229 |
| Advertising Campaign Manager | 9.54% | 6,505 |
| Assistant Marketing Manager | 9.86% | 82,527 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate officers
The most common foreign language among corporate officers is Spanish at 40.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.2%.
- Spanish, 40.8%
- French, 12.2%
- Portuguese, 10.2%
- Urdu, 6.1%
- Hindi, 6.1%
- Other, 24.6%
Corporate officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.8% |
| French | 12.2% |
| Portuguese | 10.2% |
| Urdu | 6.1% |
| Hindi | 6.1% |
| Other | 24.6% |
