Internal affairs investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Internal affairs investigator gender statistics
28.0% of internal affairs investigators are women and 72.0% of internal affairs investigators are men.
- Male, 72.0%
- Female, 28.0%
Internal affairs investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.0% |
| Female | 28.0% |
Internal affairs investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,830
Female income
$45,452
Internal affairs investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internal affairs investigator positions over time. Currently, 28.0% of internal affairs investigators are female.
Internal affairs investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.84% | 26.16% |
| 2011 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2012 | 70.66% | 29.34% |
| 2013 | 70.66% | 29.34% |
| 2014 | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| 2015 | 70.08% | 29.92% |
| 2016 | 71.61% | 28.39% |
| 2017 | 68.09% | 31.91% |
| 2018 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2019 | 71.75% | 28.25% |
| 2020 | 70.04% | 29.96% |
| 2021 | 72.00% | 28.00% |
Internal affairs investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared internal affairs investigators 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% |
| Internal Affairs Investigator | 72% | 28% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Internal affairs investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internal affairs investigators is White, which makes up 63.1% of all internal affairs investigators. Comparatively, 16.7% of internal affairs investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of internal affairs investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Internal affairs investigator race
| Internal affairs investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Internal affairs investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how internal affairs investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internal affairs investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.30% | 11.36% | 2.59% | 15.15% |
| 2011 | 66.59% | 13.60% | 1.96% | 14.57% |
| 2012 | 66.23% | 12.44% | 3.02% | 15.52% |
| 2013 | 65.50% | 13.18% | 1.96% | 17.12% |
| 2014 | 68.83% | 11.51% | 1.78% | 15.54% |
| 2015 | 66.95% | 10.67% | 2.75% | 16.68% |
| 2016 | 66.11% | 11.37% | 3.06% | 16.70% |
| 2017 | 66.05% | 11.93% | 2.79% | 16.85% |
| 2018 | 64.80% | 12.29% | 2.95% | 16.48% |
| 2019 | 66.27% | 10.17% | 2.49% | 18.07% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 11.41% | 3.00% | 18.76% |
| 2021 | 63.06% | 11.75% | 2.82% | 16.72% |
Internal affairs investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian internal affairs investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown internal affairs investigators have the lowest average salary at $49,644.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,644 |
| White | $55,387 |
| Black or African American | $50,873 |
| Asian | $64,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,508 |
Average internal affairs investigator age
See how the average age of internal affairs investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internal affairs investigator 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 |
Internal affairs investigator age breakdown
The average age of internal affairs investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the internal affairs investigator population.
Internal affairs investigator age breakdown
| Internal Affairs Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Internal affairs investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for internal affairs investigators is bachelor's degree, with 60% of internal affairs investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Internal affairs investigators by degree level
| Internal affairs investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Internal affairs investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, internal affairs investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $70,262 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, internal affairs investigators earn a median annual income of $64,881 compared to $47,825 for internal affairs investigators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,262 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,841 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,881 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,825 |
Internal affairs investigator employment statistics
Most internal affairs investigators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where internal affairs investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internal affairs investigators work.
Internal affairs investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Internal affairs investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the internal affairs investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most internal affairs investigators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Internal affairs investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 40% |
Internal affairs investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for internal affairs investigators are government, retail and finance.
Internal affairs investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Retail | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Internal affairs investigator turnover and employment statistics
Internal affairs investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internal affairs investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internal affairs investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internal affairs investigator 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 internal affairs investigator tenure
The average internal affairs investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 377 internal affairs investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Internal affairs investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Internal affairs investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internal affairs investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Classification Officer | 5.55% | 80,891 |
| Deputy Sheriff/Investigator | 7.15% | 6,256 |
| Internal Affairs Investigator | 8.65% | - |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar internal affairs investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Classification Officer | 5.55% | 80,891 |
| Deputy Sheriff/Investigator | 7.15% | 6,256 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by internal affairs investigators
The most common foreign language among internal affairs investigators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 13.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 13.3%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Korean, 6.7%
- Hawaiian, 6.7%
Internal affairs investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 13.3% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Korean | 6.7% |
| Hawaiian | 6.7% |
