Fraud examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Fraud examiner gender statistics
46.0% of fraud examiners are women and 54.0% of fraud examiners are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 46.0%
Fraud examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Fraud examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,599
Female income
$66,305
Fraud examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fraud examiner positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of fraud examiners are female.
Fraud examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.14% | 49.86% |
| 2011 | 46.86% | 53.14% |
| 2012 | 47.28% | 52.72% |
| 2013 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2014 | 53.25% | 46.75% |
| 2015 | 44.76% | 55.24% |
| 2016 | 53.74% | 46.26% |
| 2017 | 52.10% | 47.90% |
| 2018 | 53.87% | 46.13% |
| 2019 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
| 2020 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
| 2021 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
Fraud examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared fraud examiners 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% |
| Fraud Examiner | 54% | 46% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Fraud examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fraud examiners is White, which makes up 67.6% of all fraud examiners. Comparatively, 10.0% of fraud examiners are Asian and 9.6% of fraud examiners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fraud examiner race
| Fraud examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fraud examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how fraud examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fraud examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.11% | 9.85% | 7.06% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.41% | 6.37% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 73.01% | 10.84% | 5.80% | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 70.64% | 9.16% | 7.65% | 9.91% |
| 2014 | 75.17% | 6.55% | 7.64% | 8.19% |
| 2015 | 74.61% | 7.99% | 6.27% | 9.87% |
| 2016 | 72.13% | 8.45% | 7.60% | 9.63% |
| 2017 | 69.93% | 10.30% | 8.61% | 8.61% |
| 2018 | 65.63% | 11.21% | 7.52% | 12.54% |
| 2019 | 70.30% | 8.80% | 7.75% | 10.71% |
| 2020 | 68.48% | 6.55% | 10.21% | 10.99% |
| 2021 | 67.65% | 8.57% | 10.00% | 9.58% |
Fraud examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fraud examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fraud examiners have the lowest average salary at $66,333.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,365 |
| White | $70,828 |
| Black or African American | $66,333 |
| Asian | $76,183 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,641 |
Average fraud examiner age
See how the average age of fraud examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fraud examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44.5 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 45 |
Fraud examiner age breakdown
The average age of fraud examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the fraud examiner population.
Fraud examiner age breakdown
| Fraud Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Fraud examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for fraud examiners is bachelor's degree, with 64% of fraud examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fraud examiners by degree level
| Fraud examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fraud examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fraud examiners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $82,927 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fraud examiners earn a median annual income of $69,945 compared to $60,090 for fraud examiners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,927 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,945 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,090 |
Fraud examiner employment statistics
Most fraud examiners work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where fraud examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fraud examiners work.
Fraud examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Fraud examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the fraud examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fraud examiners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fraud examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 20% |
Fraud examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for fraud examiners are finance, government and technology.
Fraud examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 22% |
| Government | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Fraud examiner turnover and employment statistics
Fraud examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fraud examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fraud examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fraud examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 4.54% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 2.74% |
| 2015 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.76% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 3.36% |
Average fraud examiner tenure
The average fraud examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 fraud examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Fraud examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Fraud examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fraud examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | - |
| Senior Finance Consultant | 7.33% | 112,032 |
| Accountant-Contractor | 7.40% | 60,024 |
| Licensed Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 41,830 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | 30,630 |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Supervisory Examiner | 19.38% | 2,115 |
Similar fraud examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Finance Consultant | 7.33% | 112,032 |
| Accountant-Contractor | 7.40% | 60,024 |
| Licensed Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 41,830 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | 30,630 |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Supervisory Examiner | 19.38% | 2,115 |
Foreign languages spoken by fraud examiners
The most common foreign language among fraud examiners is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Fraud examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
