Internet security specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Internet security specialist gender statistics
23.3% of internet security specialists are women and 76.7% of internet security specialists are men.
- Male, 76.7%
- Female, 23.3%
Internet security specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.7% |
| Female | 23.3% |
Internet security specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,612
Female income
$99,456
Internet security specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internet security specialist positions over time. Currently, 23.3% of internet security specialists are female.
Internet security specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.95% | 35.05% |
| 2011 | 72.47% | 27.53% |
| 2012 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2013 | 72.26% | 27.74% |
| 2014 | 74.32% | 25.68% |
| 2015 | 71.44% | 28.56% |
| 2016 | 73.23% | 26.77% |
| 2017 | 74.30% | 25.70% |
| 2018 | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 2019 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2020 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2021 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
Internet security specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared internet security specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Internet Security Specialist | 77% | 23% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Internet security specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internet security specialists is White, which makes up 65.7% of all internet security specialists. Comparatively, 9.6% of internet security specialists are Asian and 9.2% of internet security specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Internet security specialist race
| Internet security specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Internet security specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how internet security specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internet security specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Internet security specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian internet security specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown internet security specialists have the lowest average salary at $101,480.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,480 |
| White | $109,672 |
| Black or African American | $102,740 |
| Asian | $113,622 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $106,012 |
Average internet security specialist age
See how the average age of internet security specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internet security specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Internet security specialist age breakdown
The average age of internet security specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the internet security specialist population.
Internet security specialist age breakdown
| Internet Security Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Internet security specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for internet security specialists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of internet security specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 13% and diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Internet security specialists by degree level
| Internet security specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Internet security specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, internet security specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $116,855 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, internet security specialists earn a median annual income of $103,195 compared to $83,590 for internet security specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,855 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,195 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,590 |
Internet security specialist employment statistics
Company size where internet security specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internet security specialists work.
Internet security specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Internet security specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for internet security specialists are technology, professional and telecommunication.
Internet security specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Internet security specialist turnover and employment statistics
Internet security specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internet security specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internet security specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internet security specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average internet security specialist tenure
The average internet security specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 internet security specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Internet security specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Internet security specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internet security specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| Lead Applications Analyst | 8.42% | 87,759 |
| Software Consultant | 8.46% | 275,746 |
| Internet Security Specialist | 8.59% | - |
| Senior Computer Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 128,855 |
| Software Automation Engineer | 10.54% | 229,709 |
| Hardware And Software Technician | 10.88% | 71,355 |
Similar internet security specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| Lead Applications Analyst | 8.42% | 87,759 |
| Software Consultant | 8.46% | 275,746 |
| Senior Computer Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 128,855 |
| Software Automation Engineer | 10.54% | 229,709 |
| Hardware And Software Technician | 10.88% | 71,355 |
Foreign languages spoken by internet security specialists
- Japanese, 100.0%
Internet security specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 100.0% |