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Lead portfolio manager demographics and statistics in the US

Lead portfolio manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead portfolio manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead portfolio manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead portfolio managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 11,700 lead portfolio managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 31.0% of all lead portfolio managers are women, while 69.0% are men.
  • The average lead portfolio manager age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead portfolio managers is White (63.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.5%), Asian (10.1%) and Black or African American (7.6%).
  • Lead portfolio managers are most in-demand in San Francisco, CA.
  • The pharmaceutical industry is the highest-paying for lead portfolio managers.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $162,344, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women lead portfolio managers earned 90% of what men earned.
  • 11% of all lead portfolio managers are LGBT.
  • Alaska is the best state for lead portfolio managers to live.
  • Lead portfolio managers are 53% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Lead portfolio manager gender statistics

31.0% of lead portfolio managers are women and 69.0% of lead portfolio managers are men.
  • Male, 69.0%
  • Female, 31.0%

Lead portfolio manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male69.0%
Female31.0%

Lead portfolio manager gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$138,122
female-income
Female income
$123,729

Lead portfolio manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead portfolio manager positions over time. Currently, 31.0% of lead portfolio managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead portfolio manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201071.00%29.00%
201170.99%29.01%
201272.12%27.88%
201370.47%29.53%
201471.06%28.94%
201571.29%28.71%
201671.11%28.89%
201772.36%27.64%
201870.14%29.86%
201968.78%31.22%
202069.30%30.70%
202169.01%30.99%

Lead portfolio manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead portfolio managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Executive Assistant/Human Resources7%93%
Office Manager Of Human Resources10%90%
Business Office Manager15%85%
Lead Portfolio Manager69%31%
Maintenance Director97%3%
Plant Superintendent97%3%
General Road Foreman97%3%

Lead portfolio manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead portfolio managers is White, which makes up 63.4% of all lead portfolio managers. Comparatively, 14.5% of lead portfolio managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of lead portfolio managers are Asian.
  • White, 63.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
  • Asian, 10.1%
  • Black or African American, 7.6%
  • Unknown, 4.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Lead portfolio manager race

Lead portfolio manager racePercentages
White63.4%
Hispanic or Latino14.5%
Asian10.1%
Black or African American7.6%
Unknown4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Lead portfolio manager race and ethnicity over time

See how lead portfolio manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead portfolio manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.98%8.03%8.04%12.31%
201169.59%8.15%8.22%12.15%
201268.92%8.27%8.55%12.37%
201367.72%8.32%9.27%12.69%
201467.82%7.94%9.01%13.52%
201567.68%8.01%9.09%13.30%
201667.61%7.75%9.43%13.23%
201766.88%7.77%9.56%13.62%
201867.14%7.35%9.69%13.83%
201967.33%7.19%9.70%13.85%
202065.25%7.06%9.86%14.01%
202163.41%7.55%10.13%14.46%

Lead portfolio manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian lead portfolio managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead portfolio managers have the lowest average salary at $129,011.
$150,000
$146,000
$142,000
$138,000
$134,000
$130,000
$126,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$139,710
White$139,622
Black or African American$129,011
Asian$147,815
Hispanic or Latino$135,143

Average lead portfolio manager age

See how the average age of lead portfolio managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead portfolio manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4547
Unknown4145.5
Asian4244
Hispanic or Latino4042
White4549
American Indian and Alaska Native44.5

Lead portfolio manager age breakdown

The average age of lead portfolio managers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the lead portfolio manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead portfolio manager age breakdown

Lead Portfolio Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years68%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years6%

Lead portfolio manager educational attainment

The most common degree for lead portfolio managers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of lead portfolio managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 4%.
  • Bachelor's, 60%
  • Master's, 30%
  • Associate, 4%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Lead portfolio managers by degree level

Lead portfolio manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's60%
Master's30%
Associate4%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees4%

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Lead portfolio manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead portfolio managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $185,416 annually. With a Master's degree, lead portfolio managers earn a median annual income of $174,556 compared to $148,051 for lead portfolio managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$190,000
$175,000
$160,000
$145,000
$130,000
$115,000
$100,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$174,556
High School Diploma or Less$114,022
Bachelor's Degree$148,051
Doctorate Degree$185,416
Some College/ Associate Degree$114,004

Lead portfolio manager employment statistics

Most lead portfolio managers work for a public in the finance industry.

Company size where lead portfolio managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead portfolio managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead portfolio manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees5%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees45%

Lead portfolio manager jobs by company type

Employees with the lead portfolio manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead portfolio managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead portfolio manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public53%
Private41%
Government1%

Lead portfolio manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead portfolio managers are finance, technology and professional.

Finance

Fortune 500

Technology

Professional

Insurance

Lead portfolio manager turnover and employment statistics

Lead portfolio manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead portfolio managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead portfolio manager unemployment rate by year

YearLead portfolio manager unemployment rate
20105.13%
20114.53%
20124.16%
20133.12%
20142.76%
20152.14%
20161.85%
20171.83%
20181.89%
20191.68%
20202.20%
20212.52%

Average lead portfolio manager tenure

The average lead portfolio manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 lead portfolio managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead portfolio manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year13%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years17%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years13%

Lead portfolio manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead portfolio managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Administrative Chief4.78%46,235
Transportation Manager5.19%25,248
Lead Portfolio Manager10.51%-
Information Manager11.01%109,735
Contracts Manager11.39%13,218
Area Development Manager17.60%80,905
Human Resources Team Leader17.78%94,330

Similar lead portfolio manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Administrative Chief4.78%46,235
Transportation Manager5.19%25,248
Information Manager11.01%109,735
Contracts Manager11.39%13,218
Area Development Manager17.60%80,905
Human Resources Team Leader17.78%94,330

Foreign languages spoken by lead portfolio managers

The most common foreign language among lead portfolio managers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 28.6% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
  • Spanish, 57.1%
  • Portuguese, 28.6%
  • French, 14.3%

Lead portfolio manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish57.1%
Portuguese28.6%
French14.3%

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Lead portfolio manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a lead portfolio manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of lead portfolio managers is $215,248. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do lead portfolio managers earn the most?

Lead portfolio managers earn the most in Alaska, where the average lead portfolio manager salary is $191,231. The map here shows where lead portfolio managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Lead Portfolio Managers?

By looking through more than 201 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead portfolio managers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Lead Portfolio Managers

Lead portfolio manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,619$152,129
2Michigan1,243$121,099
3New York874$149,028
4Texas862$117,239
5Illinois670$126,862
6Florida594$133,694
7Virginia524$130,817
8Pennsylvania522$121,697
9Massachusetts465$142,602
10North Carolina409$110,358
11Ohio407$122,529
12Nevada394$139,978
13Washington394$141,654
14Oklahoma378$112,284
15Kansas375$104,526
16New Jersey368$134,405
17Georgia368$121,430
18Arkansas347$105,056
19Arizona312$122,064
20Maryland296$129,973
21Nebraska276$99,674
22Minnesota267$112,708
23Idaho261$136,846
24New Mexico252$132,570
25Colorado236$103,890
26Missouri211$117,793
27Indiana197$108,797
28Tennessee189$110,171
29Montana188$146,175
30Wisconsin182$116,692
31Connecticut160$131,680
32Oregon160$132,190
33District of Columbia145$133,201
34Utah143$140,241
35South Dakota121$130,523
36Alabama121$104,998
37Iowa121$103,477
38Alaska119$191,231
39South Carolina118$109,336
40Kentucky105$117,824
41Louisiana76$117,745
42Delaware56$136,587
43Rhode Island50$134,236
44Mississippi48$115,554
45New Hampshire45$157,545
46Hawaii30$119,467
47West Virginia28$119,590
48Vermont27$135,983
49Maine22$143,975
50North Dakota20$127,423
51Wyoming8$104,904

Where are lead portfolio managers in high demand?

Lead portfolio managers are in high demand in San Francisco, CA. There are currently 6 job openings for lead portfolio managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead portfolio managers are in the most demand.
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