Intelligence agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Intelligence agent gender statistics
24.1% of intelligence agents are women and 75.9% of intelligence agents are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Intelligence agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Intelligence agent gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,317
Female income
$81,198
Intelligence agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in intelligence agent positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of intelligence agents are female.
Intelligence agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2011 | 78.19% | 21.81% |
| 2012 | 74.72% | 25.28% |
| 2013 | 74.72% | 25.28% |
| 2014 | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2015 | 74.20% | 25.80% |
| 2016 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2017 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2018 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2019 | 75.72% | 24.28% |
| 2020 | 74.16% | 25.84% |
| 2021 | 75.94% | 24.06% |
Intelligence agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared intelligence agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Intelligence Agent | 76% | 24% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Intelligence agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among intelligence agents is White, which makes up 63.9% of all intelligence agents. Comparatively, 16.2% of intelligence agents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of intelligence agents are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Intelligence agent race
| Intelligence agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Intelligence agent race and ethnicity over time
See how intelligence agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Intelligence agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.15% | 11.04% | 2.58% | 14.64% |
| 2011 | 67.45% | 13.28% | 1.95% | 14.06% |
| 2012 | 67.08% | 12.12% | 3.01% | 15.01% |
| 2013 | 66.35% | 12.86% | 1.95% | 16.61% |
| 2014 | 69.69% | 11.19% | 1.77% | 15.03% |
| 2015 | 67.80% | 10.35% | 2.74% | 16.16% |
| 2016 | 66.96% | 11.05% | 3.04% | 16.19% |
| 2017 | 66.91% | 11.61% | 2.78% | 16.34% |
| 2018 | 65.65% | 11.97% | 2.94% | 15.97% |
| 2019 | 67.13% | 9.85% | 2.47% | 17.56% |
| 2020 | 63.26% | 11.09% | 2.98% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 63.92% | 11.43% | 2.81% | 16.21% |
Intelligence agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian intelligence agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown intelligence agents have the lowest average salary at $84,351.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,351 |
| White | $88,884 |
| Black or African American | $85,441 |
| Asian | $95,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,739 |
Average intelligence agent age
See how the average age of intelligence agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Intelligence agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Intelligence agent age breakdown
The average age of intelligence agents is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the intelligence agent population.
Intelligence agent age breakdown
| Intelligence Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Intelligence agent educational attainment
The most common degree for intelligence agents is bachelor's degree, with 63% of intelligence agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Intelligence agents by degree level
| Intelligence agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Intelligence agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, intelligence agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,944 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, intelligence agents earn a median annual income of $96,224 compared to $83,561 for intelligence agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,944 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,666 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,224 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,561 |
Intelligence agent employment statistics
Most intelligence agents work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where intelligence agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where intelligence agents work.
Intelligence agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Intelligence agent jobs by company type
Employees with the intelligence agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most intelligence agents prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Intelligence agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 25% |
Intelligence agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for intelligence agents are government, retail and manufacturing.
Intelligence agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Intelligence agent turnover and employment statistics
Intelligence agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for intelligence agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Intelligence agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Intelligence agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average intelligence agent tenure
The average intelligence agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 249 intelligence agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Intelligence agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Intelligence agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of intelligence 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Deputy | 5.55% | 80,964 |
| Traffic Control Officer | 7.15% | 89,474 |
| Intelligence Agent | 8.65% | - |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar intelligence agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Deputy | 5.55% | 80,964 |
| Traffic Control Officer | 7.15% | 89,474 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by intelligence agents
The most common foreign language among intelligence agents is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 22.2% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Italian, 22.2%
- Russian, 11.1%
Intelligence agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Italian | 22.2% |
| Russian | 11.1% |