Leader tier demographics and statistics in the US
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Leader tier gender statistics
25.0% of leader tiers are women and 75.0% of leader tiers are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Leader tier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Leader tier gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,053
Female income
$78,840
Leader tier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in leader tier positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of leader tiers are female.
Leader tier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2012 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
| 2013 | 72.82% | 27.18% |
| 2014 | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| 2015 | 74.98% | 25.02% |
| 2016 | 75.12% | 24.88% |
| 2017 | 75.02% | 24.98% |
| 2018 | 75.75% | 24.25% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 25.55% |
| 2020 | 74.95% | 25.05% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
Leader tier related jobs gender ratio
We compared leader tiers 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% |
| Leader Tier | 75% | 25% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Leader tier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among leader tiers is White, which makes up 53.7% of all leader tiers. Comparatively, 15.8% of leader tiers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of leader tiers are Asian.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Leader tier race
| Leader tier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Leader tier race and ethnicity over time
See how leader tier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Leader tier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.27% | 12.67% | 9.42% | 12.85% |
| 2011 | 62.97% | 12.76% | 9.57% | 12.35% |
| 2012 | 61.70% | 12.99% | 9.82% | 12.99% |
| 2013 | 60.64% | 12.23% | 10.63% | 13.37% |
| 2014 | 60.35% | 12.45% | 10.28% | 14.08% |
| 2015 | 60.25% | 11.91% | 11.45% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 60.04% | 11.87% | 11.43% | 13.85% |
| 2017 | 59.26% | 11.54% | 11.88% | 14.26% |
| 2018 | 59.37% | 11.49% | 11.97% | 13.99% |
| 2019 | 57.56% | 11.42% | 12.68% | 15.12% |
| 2020 | 55.52% | 11.99% | 12.46% | 15.28% |
| 2021 | 53.67% | 12.22% | 12.83% | 15.81% |
Leader tier wage gap by race
According to our data, asian leader tiers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american leader tiers have the lowest average salary at $75,592.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,536 |
| White | $82,175 |
| Black or African American | $75,592 |
| Asian | $108,558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,219 |
Average leader tier age
See how the average age of leader tiers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Leader tier age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Leader tier age breakdown
The average age of leader tiers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the leader tier population.
Leader tier age breakdown
| Leader Tier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Leader tier educational attainment
The most common degree for leader tiers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of leader tiers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Leader tiers by degree level
| Leader tier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Leader tier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, leader tiers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $125,025 annually. With a Doctorate degree, leader tiers earn a median annual income of $110,891 compared to $87,056 for leader tiers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $125,025 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,476 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,056 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,891 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,238 |
Leader tier employment statistics
Most leader tiers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where leader tiers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where leader tiers work.
Leader tier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Leader tier jobs by company type
Employees with the leader tier job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most leader tiers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Leader tier jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 3% |
Leader tier jobs by industry
The most common industries for leader tiers are technology, telecommunication and professional.
Leader tier industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Telecommunication | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Leader tier turnover and employment statistics
Leader tier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for leader tiers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Leader tier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Leader tier unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average leader tier tenure
The average leader tier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 176 leader tiers resumes in Zippia's database.
Leader tier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Leader tier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of leader tiers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Manager | 7.31% | 80,215 |
| Oracle Functional Consultant | 8.42% | 46,331 |
| Senior Firmware Engineer | 8.46% | 58,307 |
| Senior Information Assurance Engineer | 8.59% | 95,254 |
| Network Systems Analyst | 9.03% | 127,522 |
| Chief Software Architect | 10.54% | 281,099 |
| Leader Tier | 10.88% | - |
Similar leader tier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Manager | 7.31% | 80,215 |
| Oracle Functional Consultant | 8.42% | 46,331 |
| Senior Firmware Engineer | 8.46% | 58,307 |
| Senior Information Assurance Engineer | 8.59% | 95,254 |
| Network Systems Analyst | 9.03% | 127,522 |
| Chief Software Architect | 10.54% | 281,099 |
Foreign languages spoken by leader tiers
The most common foreign language among leader tiers is Italian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 25.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Italian, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Leader tier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |