Federal agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Federal agent gender statistics
24.0% of federal agents are women and 76.0% of federal agents are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Federal agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Federal agent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,373
Female income
$64,899
Federal agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in federal agent positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of federal agents are female.
Federal agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.51% | 24.49% |
| 2011 | 74.57% | 25.43% |
| 2012 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2013 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2014 | 76.01% | 23.99% |
| 2015 | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| 2016 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
| 2017 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2018 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
| 2019 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
| 2020 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2021 | 76.04% | 23.96% |
Federal agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared federal agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Federal Agent | 76% | 24% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Federal agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among federal agents is White, which makes up 66.1% of all federal agents. Comparatively, 12.9% of federal agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of federal agents are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Federal agent race
| Federal agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Federal agent race and ethnicity over time
See how federal agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Federal agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.16% | 9.27% | 3.88% | 10.85% |
| 2011 | 72.52% | 10.36% | 4.84% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 72.71% | 9.74% | 4.33% | 10.99% |
| 2013 | 73.37% | 10.07% | 4.86% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 72.27% | 9.24% | 5.91% | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 73.71% | 9.10% | 5.26% | 9.75% |
| 2016 | 71.03% | 10.06% | 5.07% | 11.33% |
| 2017 | 72.40% | 8.43% | 6.47% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 71.80% | 9.14% | 5.81% | 10.99% |
| 2019 | 70.98% | 8.97% | 5.94% | 11.70% |
| 2020 | 66.59% | 9.93% | 5.82% | 13.09% |
| 2021 | 66.06% | 9.46% | 6.40% | 12.86% |
Federal agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian federal agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown federal agents have the lowest average salary at $67,080.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,080 |
| White | $68,985 |
| Black or African American | $72,323 |
| Asian | $73,223 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,432 |
Average federal agent age
See how the average age of federal agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Federal agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 48 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Federal agent age breakdown
The average age of federal agents is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the federal agent population.
Federal agent age breakdown
| Federal Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Federal agent educational attainment
The most common degree for federal agents is bachelor's degree, with 57% of federal agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Federal agents by degree level
| Federal agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Federal agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, federal agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,832 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, federal agents earn a median annual income of $79,293 compared to $56,592 for federal agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,832 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,592 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,293 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,463 |
Federal agent employment statistics
Most federal agents work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where federal agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where federal agents work.
Federal agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Federal agent jobs by company type
Employees with the federal agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most federal agents prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Federal agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 42% |
Federal agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for federal agents are government, professional and finance.
Federal agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 39% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Federal agent turnover and employment statistics
Federal agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for federal agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Federal agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Federal agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average federal agent tenure
The average federal agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 federal agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Federal agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Federal agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of federal agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Federal Agent | 7.17% | - |
| Logistics Associate | 8.65% | 16,539 |
| Online Marketing Coordinator | 10.00% | 82,641 |
| Regional Coordinator | 11.05% | 45,687 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 22,563 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Similar federal agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Logistics Associate | 8.65% | 16,539 |
| Online Marketing Coordinator | 10.00% | 82,641 |
| Regional Coordinator | 11.05% | 45,687 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 22,563 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Foreign languages spoken by federal agents
The most common foreign language among federal agents is Spanish at 58.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 58.6%
- German, 10.3%
- Russian, 6.9%
- Berber, 3.4%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Other, 17.4%
Federal agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.6% |
| German | 10.3% |
| Russian | 6.9% |
| Berber | 3.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Other | 17.4% |