Corporation counsel demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Corporation counsel demographics by:
Corporation counsel gender statistics
43.5% of corporation counsels are women and 56.5% of corporation counsels are men.
- Male, 56.5%
- Female, 43.5%
Corporation counsel gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.5% |
| Female | 43.5% |
Corporation counsel gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,781
Female income
$82,683
Corporation counsel gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporation counsel positions over time. Currently, 43.5% of corporation counsels are female.
Corporation counsel gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2011 | 62.53% | 37.47% |
| 2012 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2013 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2014 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2015 | 59.08% | 40.92% |
| 2016 | 58.98% | 41.02% |
| 2017 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2018 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2019 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2020 | 56.91% | 43.09% |
| 2021 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
Corporation counsel related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporation counsels with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Corporation Counsel | 56% | 44% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Corporation counsel demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporation counsels is White, which makes up 75.4% of all corporation counsels. Comparatively, 7.8% of corporation counsels are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of corporation counsels are Asian.
- White, 75.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Corporation counsel race
| Corporation counsel race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Corporation counsel race and ethnicity over time
See how corporation counsel racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporation counsel race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.10% | 5.19% | 4.84% | 6.04% |
| 2011 | 81.87% | 5.50% | 4.99% | 5.88% |
| 2012 | 81.94% | 5.13% | 5.16% | 6.07% |
| 2013 | 81.70% | 5.21% | 5.20% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 81.04% | 5.71% | 5.43% | 5.94% |
| 2015 | 80.94% | 5.37% | 5.52% | 6.36% |
| 2016 | 80.37% | 5.43% | 5.68% | 6.65% |
| 2017 | 80.40% | 5.41% | 5.65% | 6.42% |
| 2018 | 79.76% | 5.58% | 5.57% | 7.03% |
| 2019 | 79.30% | 5.56% | 5.95% | 7.09% |
| 2020 | 76.78% | 5.47% | 6.26% | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 75.44% | 5.60% | 6.43% | 7.83% |
Corporation counsel wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporation counsels have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american corporation counsels have the lowest average salary at $83,633.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,203 |
| White | $88,141 |
| Black or African American | $83,633 |
| Asian | $91,392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,749 |
Average corporation counsel age
See how the average age of corporation counsels varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Corporation counsel age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Corporation counsel age breakdown
The average age of corporation counsels is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the corporation counsel population.
Corporation counsel age breakdown
| Corporation Counsel Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Corporation counsel educational attainment
The most common degree for corporation counsels is bachelor's degree, with 46% of corporation counsels earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 44% and doctoral degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Doctorate, 44%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Corporation counsels by degree level
| Corporation counsel degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Doctorate | 44% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
Corporation counsel jobs you might like
Corporation counsel employment statistics
Most corporation counsels work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where corporation counsels work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporation counsels work.
Corporation counsel jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Corporation counsel jobs by company type
Employees with the corporation counsel job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporation counsels prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Corporation counsel jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 50% |
Corporation counsel jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporation counsels are government, professional and education.
Corporation counsel industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 42% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Education | 11% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Corporation counsel turnover and employment statistics
Corporation counsel unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporation counsels between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporation counsel unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporation counsel unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average corporation counsel tenure
The average corporation counsel stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 271 corporation counsels resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporation counsel tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Corporation counsel LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporation counsels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Litigation Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 9,152 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Corporation Counsel | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar corporation counsel jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Litigation Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 9,152 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporation counsels
The most common foreign language among corporation counsels is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 21.4% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Arabic, 21.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Latvian, 7.1%
- Russian, 7.1%
- Other, 7.2%
Corporation counsel languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Arabic | 21.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Latvian | 7.1% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.2% |