Detective chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Detective chief gender statistics
11.3% of detective chiefs are women and 88.7% of detective chiefs are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Detective chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Detective chief gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,181
Female income
$49,069
Detective chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detective chief positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of detective chiefs are female.
Detective chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.03% | 11.97% |
| 2011 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
| 2012 | 90.26% | 9.74% |
| 2013 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2014 | 87.78% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 2016 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2018 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2019 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2020 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2021 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
Detective chief related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Detective Chief | 89% | 11% |
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Detective chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detective chiefs is White, which makes up 66.8% of all detective chiefs. Comparatively, 14.2% of detective chiefs are Black or African American and 11.9% of detective chiefs are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.8%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Detective chief race
| Detective chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Detective chief race and ethnicity over time
See how detective chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detective chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.62% | 13.30% | 1.18% | 9.44% |
| 2011 | 71.33% | 14.97% | 0.90% | 10.12% |
| 2012 | 72.27% | 14.30% | 1.57% | 8.90% |
| 2013 | 70.80% | 16.20% | 1.60% | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 70.29% | 16.02% | 1.40% | 10.31% |
| 2015 | 70.95% | 15.74% | 1.34% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 69.54% | 17.30% | 1.04% | 9.93% |
| 2017 | 70.35% | 14.64% | 1.81% | 10.31% |
| 2018 | 70.37% | 14.74% | 1.19% | 11.06% |
| 2019 | 69.41% | 12.86% | 1.75% | 12.06% |
| 2020 | 67.66% | 13.21% | 2.02% | 12.02% |
| 2021 | 66.80% | 14.24% | 1.77% | 11.91% |
Detective chief wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino detective chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown detective chiefs have the lowest average salary at $49,037.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,037 |
| White | $49,917 |
| Black or African American | $49,163 |
| Asian | $53,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,415 |
Average detective chief age
See how the average age of detective chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detective chief age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Detective chief age breakdown
The average age of detective chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the detective chief population.
Detective chief age breakdown
| Detective Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Detective chief educational attainment
The most common degree for detective chiefs is bachelor's degree, with 57% of detective chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Detective chiefs by degree level
| Detective chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Detective chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, detective chiefs with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,749 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, detective chiefs earn a median annual income of $53,365 compared to $47,446 for detective chiefs with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,749 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,809 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,365 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,446 |
Detective chief employment statistics
Company size where detective chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detective chiefs work.
Detective chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 48% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Detective chief turnover and employment statistics
Detective chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detective chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detective chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detective chief unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average detective chief tenure
The average detective chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 detective chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Detective chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Detective chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detective chiefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Department Battalion Chief | 6.87% | 44,526 |
| Animal Control Supervisor | 6.90% | 34,268 |
| Detective Chief | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Sergeant | 18.30% | 72,839 |
Similar detective chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Department Battalion Chief | 6.87% | 44,526 |
| Animal Control Supervisor | 6.90% | 34,268 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 18.30% | 72,839 |