Corporate secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate secretary gender statistics
75.5% of corporate secretaries are women and 24.5% of corporate secretaries are men.
- Female, 75.5%
- Male, 24.5%
Corporate secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.5% |
| Male | 24.5% |
Corporate secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,024
Female income
$91,215
Corporate secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate secretary positions over time. Currently, 75.5% of corporate secretaries are female.
Corporate secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.87% | 84.13% |
| 2011 | 15.30% | 84.70% |
| 2012 | 16.65% | 83.35% |
| 2013 | 16.37% | 83.63% |
| 2014 | 17.04% | 82.96% |
| 2015 | 18.52% | 81.48% |
| 2016 | 18.35% | 81.65% |
| 2017 | 19.87% | 80.13% |
| 2018 | 21.04% | 78.96% |
| 2019 | 21.89% | 78.11% |
| 2020 | 22.92% | 77.08% |
| 2021 | 24.55% | 75.45% |
Corporate secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate secretaries with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Corporate Secretary | 25% | 75% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Corporate secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate secretaries is White, which makes up 66.6% of all corporate secretaries. Comparatively, 15.9% of corporate secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of corporate secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Corporate secretary race
| Corporate secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Corporate secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.31% | 9.60% | 3.11% | 12.89% |
| 2011 | 72.12% | 9.87% | 3.00% | 12.87% |
| 2012 | 71.81% | 9.87% | 3.08% | 12.95% |
| 2013 | 71.87% | 9.49% | 3.28% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 71.53% | 9.61% | 3.25% | 13.44% |
| 2015 | 71.00% | 9.61% | 3.26% | 13.91% |
| 2016 | 70.29% | 9.48% | 3.60% | 14.25% |
| 2017 | 70.37% | 9.22% | 3.37% | 14.66% |
| 2018 | 70.41% | 8.95% | 3.41% | 14.95% |
| 2019 | 70.87% | 8.66% | 3.46% | 14.74% |
| 2020 | 69.05% | 8.41% | 3.54% | 14.55% |
| 2021 | 66.59% | 9.09% | 3.80% | 15.93% |
Corporate secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporate secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White corporate secretaries have the lowest average salary at $97,829.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,949 |
| White | $97,829 |
| Black or African American | $99,302 |
| Asian | $105,323 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,903 |
Average corporate secretary age
See how the average age of corporate secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate secretary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Corporate secretary age breakdown
The average age of corporate secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the corporate secretary population.
Corporate secretary age breakdown
| Corporate Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Corporate secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate secretaries is bachelor's degree, with 53% of corporate secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Corporate secretaries by degree level
| Corporate secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Corporate secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporate secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,250 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, corporate secretaries earn a median annual income of $104,134 compared to $97,495 for corporate secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,250 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $95,685 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,134 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $97,495 |
Corporate secretary employment statistics
Most corporate secretaries work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where corporate secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate secretaries work.
Corporate secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Corporate secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate secretaries prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Corporate secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate secretaries are professional, finance and manufacturing.
Corporate secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Corporate secretary turnover and employment statistics
Corporate secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate secretary unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average corporate secretary tenure
The average corporate secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,721 corporate secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Corporate secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Surgery Scheduler | 9.17% | 56,058 |
| Senior Executive Administrative Assistant | 10.06% | 101,666 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Similar corporate secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery Scheduler | 9.17% | 56,058 |
| Senior Executive Administrative Assistant | 10.06% | 101,666 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate secretaries
The most common foreign language among corporate secretaries is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- French, 10.2%
- Portuguese, 6.1%
- Chinese, 4.1%
- German, 4.1%
- Other, 28.6%
Corporate secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| French | 10.2% |
| Portuguese | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Other | 28.6% |
