Corporate tax preparer demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate tax preparer demographics by:
Corporate tax preparer gender statistics
58.3% of corporate tax preparers are women and 41.7% of corporate tax preparers are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Corporate tax preparer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Corporate tax preparer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,743
Female income
$49,386
Corporate tax preparer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate tax preparer positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of corporate tax preparers are female.
Corporate tax preparer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.70% | 57.30% |
| 2011 | 40.29% | 59.71% |
| 2012 | 39.92% | 60.08% |
| 2013 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2014 | 42.26% | 57.74% |
| 2015 | 38.11% | 61.89% |
| 2016 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2017 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2018 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
| 2019 | 43.43% | 56.57% |
| 2020 | 42.02% | 57.98% |
| 2021 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
Corporate tax preparer related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate tax preparers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Corporate Tax Preparer | 42% | 58% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Corporate tax preparer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate tax preparers is White, which makes up 65.8% of all corporate tax preparers. Comparatively, 12.4% of corporate tax preparers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of corporate tax preparers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Corporate tax preparer race
| Corporate tax preparer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Corporate tax preparer race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate tax preparer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate tax preparer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.10% | 11.65% | 5.36% | 9.85% |
| 2011 | 70.87% | 10.88% | 5.47% | 10.50% |
| 2012 | 70.96% | 11.45% | 4.89% | 11.35% |
| 2013 | 71.33% | 11.77% | 5.08% | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 71.31% | 10.64% | 5.03% | 11.12% |
| 2015 | 70.37% | 10.39% | 5.68% | 11.24% |
| 2016 | 70.92% | 9.60% | 6.86% | 10.61% |
| 2017 | 71.17% | 8.60% | 6.89% | 11.28% |
| 2018 | 68.39% | 9.70% | 7.41% | 12.75% |
| 2019 | 68.58% | 10.24% | 7.12% | 11.63% |
| 2020 | 66.52% | 9.28% | 6.31% | 13.59% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 9.15% | 8.29% | 12.38% |
Corporate tax preparer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporate tax preparers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino corporate tax preparers have the lowest average salary at $45,395.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,645 |
| White | $49,609 |
| Black or African American | $47,055 |
| Asian | $53,374 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,395 |
Average corporate tax preparer age
See how the average age of corporate tax preparers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Corporate tax preparer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 46.5 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 59.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 38 |
Corporate tax preparer age breakdown
The average age of corporate tax preparers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the corporate tax preparer population.
Corporate tax preparer age breakdown
| Corporate Tax Preparer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Corporate tax preparer educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate tax preparers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of corporate tax preparers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Corporate tax preparers by degree level
| Corporate tax preparer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Corporate tax preparer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporate tax preparers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,347 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, corporate tax preparers earn a median annual income of $48,850 compared to $43,725 for corporate tax preparers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,347 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,770 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,850 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,725 |
Corporate tax preparer employment statistics
Company size where corporate tax preparers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate tax preparers work.
Corporate tax preparer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Corporate tax preparer jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate tax preparers are professional, insurance and finance.
Corporate tax preparer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Insurance | 18% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
Corporate tax preparer turnover and employment statistics
Corporate tax preparer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate tax preparers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate tax preparer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate tax preparer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.95% |
| 2011 | 21.28% |
| 2012 | 18.06% |
| 2013 | 17.00% |
| 2014 | 12.43% |
| 2015 | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 11.02% |
| 2017 | 10.20% |
| 2018 | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 8.57% |
| 2020 | 11.84% |
| 2021 | 10.43% |
Average corporate tax preparer tenure
The average corporate tax preparer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 corporate tax preparers resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate tax preparer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Corporate tax preparer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate tax preparers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction Specialist | 4.38% | 7,662 |
| Finance And Reporting Analyst | 7.33% | 90,438 |
| Revenue Accountant | 7.40% | 39,874 |
| Corporate Tax Preparer | 7.56% | - |
| Special Tax Auditor | 7.65% | 54,408 |
| Budget Officer | 12.94% | 56,413 |
| Pension Examiner | 19.38% | 2,196 |
Similar corporate tax preparer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction Specialist | 4.38% | 7,662 |
| Finance And Reporting Analyst | 7.33% | 90,438 |
| Revenue Accountant | 7.40% | 39,874 |
| Special Tax Auditor | 7.65% | 54,408 |
| Budget Officer | 12.94% | 56,413 |
| Pension Examiner | 19.38% | 2,196 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate tax preparers
- Italian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Corporate tax preparer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
