Investment banker demographics and statistics in the US
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Investment banker gender statistics
23.8% of investment bankers are women and 76.2% of investment bankers are men.
- Male, 76.2%
- Female, 23.8%
Investment banker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.2% |
| Female | 23.8% |
Investment banker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$153,937
Female income
$138,488
Investment banker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investment banker positions over time. Currently, 23.8% of investment bankers are female.
Investment banker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.42% | 28.58% |
| 2011 | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 2012 | 71.26% | 28.74% |
| 2013 | 71.00% | 29.00% |
| 2014 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2015 | 71.64% | 28.36% |
| 2016 | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| 2017 | 71.86% | 28.14% |
| 2018 | 72.96% | 27.04% |
| 2019 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2020 | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 2021 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
Investment banker related jobs gender ratio
We compared investment bankers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Investment Banker | 76% | 24% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Investment banker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investment bankers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all investment bankers. Comparatively, 12.4% of investment bankers are Asian and 11.5% of investment bankers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Investment banker race
| Investment banker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Investment banker race and ethnicity over time
See how investment banker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investment banker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.63% | 6.18% | 8.37% | 10.28% |
| 2011 | 73.75% | 5.81% | 9.21% | 9.78% |
| 2012 | 72.11% | 5.87% | 9.25% | 11.37% |
| 2013 | 72.58% | 5.13% | 9.87% | 10.35% |
| 2014 | 73.02% | 5.58% | 9.57% | 10.31% |
| 2015 | 72.66% | 5.71% | 9.84% | 9.93% |
| 2016 | 71.13% | 5.40% | 10.16% | 11.50% |
| 2017 | 71.42% | 5.26% | 9.94% | 11.27% |
| 2018 | 69.59% | 5.28% | 11.40% | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 71.47% | 5.62% | 10.73% | 10.31% |
| 2020 | 68.47% | 5.59% | 10.55% | 11.85% |
| 2021 | 66.16% | 5.54% | 12.43% | 11.53% |
Investment banker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown investment bankers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american investment bankers have the lowest average salary at $140,068.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $163,328 |
| White | $161,371 |
| Black or African American | $140,068 |
| Asian | $158,510 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $147,718 |
Average investment banker age
See how the average age of investment bankers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investment banker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 48.5 |
| White | 43 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 42 |
Investment banker age breakdown
The average age of investment bankers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the investment banker population.
Investment banker age breakdown
| Investment Banker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Investment banker educational attainment
The most common degree for investment bankers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of investment bankers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Investment bankers by degree level
| Investment banker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Investment banker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, investment bankers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $205,309 annually. With a Doctorate degree, investment bankers earn a median annual income of $186,081 compared to $162,588 for investment bankers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $205,309 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $162,588 |
| Doctorate Degree | $186,081 |
Investment banker employment statistics
Most investment bankers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where investment bankers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investment bankers work.
Investment banker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Investment banker jobs by company type
Employees with the investment banker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investment bankers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Investment banker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 3% |
Investment banker jobs by industry
The most common industries for investment bankers are finance, professional and real estate.
Investment banker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Investment banker turnover and employment statistics
Investment banker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investment bankers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investment banker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investment banker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 4.28% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.76% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average investment banker tenure
The average investment banker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 618 investment bankers resumes in Zippia's database.
Investment banker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Investment banker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investment bankers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Account Executive | 5.13% | 173,383 |
| Investment Banker | 5.67% | - |
| Policy Writer, Sales | 6.79% | 143,938 |
| Site Promotion Agent | 9.53% | 34,016 |
| Traveler | 17.39% | 3,649 |
Similar investment banker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Account Executive | 5.13% | 173,383 |
| Policy Writer, Sales | 6.79% | 143,938 |
| Site Promotion Agent | 9.53% | 34,016 |
| Traveler | 17.39% | 3,649 |
Foreign languages spoken by investment bankers
The most common foreign language among investment bankers is Spanish at 38.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.5% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 38.7%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Vietnamese, 6.5%
- German, 6.5%
- Russian, 6.5%
- Other, 35.3%
Investment banker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.7% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Vietnamese | 6.5% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| Other | 35.3% |
