Cyber security specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cyber security specialist gender statistics
16.8% of cyber security specialists are women and 83.2% of cyber security specialists are men.
- Male, 83.2%
- Female, 16.8%
Cyber security specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.2% |
| Female | 16.8% |
Cyber security specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,889
Female income
$91,462
Cyber security specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cyber security specialist positions over time. Currently, 16.8% of cyber security specialists are female.
Cyber security specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.58% | 26.42% |
| 2011 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2012 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2013 | 79.65% | 20.35% |
| 2014 | 81.30% | 18.70% |
| 2015 | 78.98% | 21.02% |
| 2016 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
| 2017 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
| 2018 | 81.68% | 18.32% |
| 2019 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2020 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
Cyber security specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cyber security specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Cyber Security Specialist | 83% | 17% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Cyber security specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cyber security specialists is White, which makes up 65.7% of all cyber security specialists. Comparatively, 9.6% of cyber security specialists are Asian and 9.2% of cyber security specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Cyber security specialist race
| Cyber security specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Cyber security specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how cyber security specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cyber security specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Cyber security specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cyber security specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown cyber security specialists have the lowest average salary at $92,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,724 |
| White | $97,753 |
| Black or African American | $93,506 |
| Asian | $100,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,522 |
Average cyber security specialist age
See how the average age of cyber security specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cyber security specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Cyber security specialist age breakdown
The average age of cyber security specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the cyber security specialist population.
Cyber security specialist age breakdown
| Cyber Security Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Cyber security specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for cyber security specialists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of cyber security specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Cyber security specialists by degree level
| Cyber security specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Cyber security specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cyber security specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $102,065 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cyber security specialists earn a median annual income of $93,788 compared to $81,263 for cyber security specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,065 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,788 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,263 |
Cyber security specialist employment statistics
Most cyber security specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where cyber security specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cyber security specialists work.
Cyber security specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Cyber security specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the cyber security specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cyber security specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cyber security specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 9% |
Cyber security specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for cyber security specialists are technology, professional and government.
Cyber security specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 8% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Cyber security specialist turnover and employment statistics
Cyber security specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cyber security specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cyber security specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cyber security specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average cyber security specialist tenure
The average cyber security specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 335 cyber security specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cyber security specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Cyber security specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cyber security specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,172 |
| Bioinformatics Analyst | 8.42% | 30,669 |
| Developer | 8.46% | 262,570 |
| Cyber Security Specialist | 8.59% | - |
| Systems Engineer And Team Lead | 9.03% | 141,534 |
| Senior Consultant Architect | 10.54% | 195,655 |
| Senior Desktop Support Technician | 10.88% | 107,160 |
Similar cyber security specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,172 |
| Bioinformatics Analyst | 8.42% | 30,669 |
| Developer | 8.46% | 262,570 |
| Systems Engineer And Team Lead | 9.03% | 141,534 |
| Senior Consultant Architect | 10.54% | 195,655 |
| Senior Desktop Support Technician | 10.88% | 107,160 |
Foreign languages spoken by cyber security specialists
- Carrier, 100.0%
Cyber security specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |
