Global director demographics and statistics in the US
Global director demographics research summary. Zippia estimates global director demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our global director estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about global directors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 11,015 global directors currently employed in the United States.
- 25.5% of all global directors are women, while 74.5% are men.
- The average global director age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of global directors is White (74.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%), Asian (8.2%) and Unknown (5.3%).
- Global directors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The automotive industry is the highest-paying for global directors.
- 10% of all global directors are LGBT.
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Global director demographics by:
Global director gender statistics
25.5% of global directors are women and 74.5% of global directors are men.
- Male, 74.5%
- Female, 25.5%
Global director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.5% |
| Female | 25.5% |
Global director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$159,207
Female income
$150,321
Global director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in global director positions over time. Currently, 25.5% of global directors are female.
Global director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2012 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2013 | 87.07% | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 86.13% | 13.87% |
| 2015 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2017 | 85.26% | 14.74% |
| 2018 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
| 2019 | 75.40% | 24.60% |
| 2020 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 2021 | 74.48% | 25.52% |
Global director related jobs gender ratio
We compared global directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Global Director | 74% | 26% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Global director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among global directors is White, which makes up 74.6% of all global directors. Comparatively, 8.7% of global directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of global directors are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Global director race
| Global director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Global director race and ethnicity over time
See how global director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Global director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Global director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian global directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american global directors have the lowest average salary at $150,324.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $158,394 |
| White | $157,675 |
| Black or African American | $150,324 |
| Asian | $173,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $157,127 |
Average global director age
See how the average age of global directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Global director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Global director age breakdown
The average age of global directors is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the global director population.
Global director age breakdown
| Global Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Global director educational attainment
The most common degree for global directors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of global directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Global directors by degree level
| Global director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Global director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, global directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $193,419 annually. With a Master's degree, global directors earn a median annual income of $185,143 compared to $163,582 for global directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $185,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $163,582 |
| Doctorate Degree | $193,419 |
Global director employment statistics
Most global directors work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where global directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where global directors work.
Global director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 52% |
Global director jobs by company type
Employees with the global director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most global directors prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Global director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 59% |
| Private | 39% |
Global director jobs by industry
The most common industries for global directors are technology, manufacturing and finance.
Global director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Global director turnover and employment statistics
Global director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for global directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Global director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Global director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average global director tenure
The average global director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,653 global directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Global director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Global director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of global directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Program Manager | 7.25% | 136,103 |
| Advertising Production Manager | 9.54% | 56,812 |
| Global Director | 9.86% | - |
| Chief Development Officer | 16.11% | 135,511 |
Similar global director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Program Manager | 7.25% | 136,103 |
| Advertising Production Manager | 9.54% | 56,812 |
| Chief Development Officer | 16.11% | 135,511 |
Foreign languages spoken by global directors
The most common foreign language among global directors is Spanish at 29.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.9% and German is the third-most popular at 11.4%.
- Spanish, 29.7%
- French, 18.9%
- German, 11.4%
- Portuguese, 8.6%
- Japanese, 6.9%
- Other, 24.5%
Global director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.7% |
| French | 18.9% |
| German | 11.4% |
| Portuguese | 8.6% |
| Japanese | 6.9% |
| Other | 24.5% |
