Front line supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Front line supervisor gender statistics
47.2% of front line supervisors are women and 52.8% of front line supervisors are men.
- Male, 52.8%
- Female, 47.2%
Front line supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.8% |
| Female | 47.2% |
Front line supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,099
Female income
$43,532
Front line supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in front line supervisor positions over time. Currently, 47.2% of front line supervisors are female.
Front line supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.44% | 40.56% |
| 2011 | 58.52% | 41.48% |
| 2012 | 60.71% | 39.29% |
| 2013 | 60.88% | 39.12% |
| 2014 | 60.23% | 39.77% |
| 2015 | 60.43% | 39.57% |
| 2016 | 62.00% | 38.00% |
| 2017 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 2018 | 58.70% | 41.30% |
| 2019 | 53.80% | 46.20% |
| 2020 | 51.71% | 48.29% |
| 2021 | 52.81% | 47.19% |
Front line supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared front line supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Front Line Supervisor | 53% | 47% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Front line supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among front line supervisors is White, which makes up 61.8% of all front line supervisors. Comparatively, 16.5% of front line supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of front line supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Front line supervisor race
| Front line supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Front line supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how front line supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Front line supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.71% | 10.91% | 5.57% | 13.49% |
| 2011 | 66.91% | 11.66% | 5.48% | 13.43% |
| 2012 | 65.93% | 11.97% | 5.69% | 13.78% |
| 2013 | 66.58% | 11.44% | 5.94% | 13.65% |
| 2014 | 66.43% | 11.25% | 5.48% | 14.27% |
| 2015 | 65.61% | 11.32% | 5.97% | 14.44% |
| 2016 | 64.71% | 11.58% | 6.09% | 14.89% |
| 2017 | 64.88% | 10.73% | 6.43% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 65.51% | 10.23% | 6.55% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 66.04% | 9.56% | 6.03% | 15.58% |
| 2020 | 63.65% | 9.78% | 6.19% | 15.19% |
| 2021 | 61.80% | 9.76% | 6.32% | 16.54% |
Front line supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian front line supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american front line supervisors have the lowest average salary at $49,226.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,459 |
| White | $51,044 |
| Black or African American | $49,226 |
| Asian | $52,155 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,662 |
Average front line supervisor age
See how the average age of front line supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Front line supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Front line supervisor age breakdown
The average age of front line supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the front line supervisor population.
Front line supervisor age breakdown
| Front Line Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Front line supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for front line supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 42% of front line supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Front line supervisors by degree level
| Front line supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Front line supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, front line supervisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $73,829 annually. With a Master's degree, front line supervisors earn a median annual income of $65,942 compared to $53,847 for front line supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,942 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,847 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,829 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,559 |
Front line supervisor employment statistics
Most front line supervisors work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where front line supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where front line supervisors work.
Front line supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Front line supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the front line supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most front line supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Front line supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Front line supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for front line supervisors are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Front line supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Front line supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Front line supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for front line supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Front line supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Front line supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average front line supervisor tenure
The average front line supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,137 front line supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Front line supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Front line supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of front line supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatch Operator | 6.75% | 48,634 |
| Accounting Technician | 6.76% | 39,972 |
| Executive Assistant/Office Manager | 7.79% | 119,266 |
| Front Line Supervisor | 8.06% | - |
| Student Loan Collector | 8.49% | 25,976 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Transaction Coordinator | 9.31% | 16,804 |
Similar front line supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatch Operator | 6.75% | 48,634 |
| Accounting Technician | 6.76% | 39,972 |
| Executive Assistant/Office Manager | 7.79% | 119,266 |
| Student Loan Collector | 8.49% | 25,976 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Transaction Coordinator | 9.31% | 16,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by front line supervisors
The most common foreign language among front line supervisors is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- French, 8.8%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Carrier, 3.8%
- Other, 17.3%
Front line supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| French | 8.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Carrier | 3.8% |
| Other | 17.3% |
