Headhunter demographics and statistics in the US
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Headhunter gender statistics
40.7% of headhunters are women and 59.3% of headhunters are men.
- Male, 59.3%
- Female, 40.7%
Headhunter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.3% |
| Female | 40.7% |
Headhunter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,228
Female income
$40,543
Headhunter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in headhunter positions over time. Currently, 40.7% of headhunters are female.
Headhunter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.29% | 35.71% |
| 2011 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2012 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2013 | 62.11% | 37.89% |
| 2014 | 63.61% | 36.39% |
| 2015 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2016 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2017 | 61.68% | 38.32% |
| 2018 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 2019 | 59.56% | 40.44% |
| 2020 | 58.58% | 41.42% |
| 2021 | 59.32% | 40.68% |
Headhunter related jobs gender ratio
We compared headhunters 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% |
| Headhunter | 59% | 41% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Headhunter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among headhunters is White, which makes up 58.1% of all headhunters. Comparatively, 19.6% of headhunters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of headhunters are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Headhunter race
| Headhunter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Headhunter race and ethnicity over time
See how headhunter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Headhunter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.17% | 10.66% | 5.84% | 15.98% |
| 2011 | 65.48% | 10.34% | 5.98% | 15.71% |
| 2012 | 65.57% | 9.84% | 5.98% | 16.31% |
| 2013 | 65.07% | 9.97% | 6.07% | 16.17% |
| 2014 | 63.25% | 10.31% | 6.82% | 16.92% |
| 2015 | 63.44% | 10.45% | 6.60% | 17.11% |
| 2016 | 62.93% | 10.72% | 6.84% | 16.76% |
| 2017 | 63.09% | 9.72% | 6.50% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 63.50% | 8.45% | 7.27% | 18.16% |
| 2019 | 63.46% | 8.81% | 7.01% | 17.80% |
| 2020 | 60.19% | 9.79% | 7.31% | 17.62% |
| 2021 | 58.09% | 9.14% | 7.74% | 19.58% |
Headhunter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian headhunters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american headhunters have the lowest average salary at $42,360.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,830 |
| White | $43,941 |
| Black or African American | $42,360 |
| Asian | $47,168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,997 |
Average headhunter age
See how the average age of headhunters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Headhunter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Headhunter age breakdown
The average age of headhunters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the headhunter population.
Headhunter age breakdown
| Headhunter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Headhunter educational attainment
The most common degree for headhunters is bachelor's degree, with 86% of headhunters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 5% and high school diploma degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Headhunters by degree level
| Headhunter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Headhunter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, headhunters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,365 annually. With a Master's degree, headhunters earn a median annual income of $55,250 compared to $47,527 for headhunters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,250 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,524 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,527 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,365 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,705 |
Headhunter turnover and employment statistics
Headhunter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for headhunters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Headhunter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Headhunter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average headhunter tenure
The average headhunter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 headhunters resumes in Zippia's database.
Headhunter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Headhunter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of headhunters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| Headhunter | 8.93% | - |
| Forecasting Analyst | 10.00% | 31,811 |
| Sustainable Design Consultant | 11.05% | 45,671 |
| Compliance Coordinator | 11.64% | 33,823 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Similar headhunter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| Forecasting Analyst | 10.00% | 31,811 |
| Sustainable Design Consultant | 11.05% | 45,671 |
| Compliance Coordinator | 11.64% | 33,823 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Foreign languages spoken by headhunters
The most common foreign language among headhunters is Chinese at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 22.2% and Czech is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Chinese, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Czech, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Slovak, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Headhunter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Czech | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Slovak | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |