Payroll master demographics and statistics in the US
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Payroll master gender statistics
70.0% of payroll masters are women and 30.0% of payroll masters are men.
- Female, 70.0%
- Male, 30.0%
Payroll master gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.0% |
| Male | 30.0% |
Payroll master gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,099
Female income
$64,268
Payroll master gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in payroll master positions over time. Currently, 70.0% of payroll masters are female.
Payroll master gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2011 | 35.07% | 64.93% |
| 2012 | 37.17% | 62.83% |
| 2013 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2014 | 36.71% | 63.29% |
| 2015 | 36.90% | 63.10% |
| 2016 | 38.45% | 61.55% |
| 2017 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2018 | 35.24% | 64.76% |
| 2019 | 30.84% | 69.16% |
| 2020 | 29.08% | 70.92% |
| 2021 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
Payroll master related jobs gender ratio
We compared payroll masters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Payroll Master | 30% | 70% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Payroll master demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among payroll masters is White, which makes up 69.3% of all payroll masters. Comparatively, 12.9% of payroll masters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of payroll masters are Black or African American.
- White, 69.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Payroll master race
| Payroll master race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Payroll master race and ethnicity over time
See how payroll master racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Payroll master race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.20% | 9.22% | 3.78% | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 74.40% | 9.98% | 3.69% | 9.78% |
| 2012 | 73.42% | 10.29% | 3.89% | 10.13% |
| 2013 | 74.07% | 9.76% | 4.15% | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 73.91% | 9.57% | 3.69% | 10.62% |
| 2015 | 73.10% | 9.64% | 4.18% | 10.79% |
| 2016 | 72.20% | 9.90% | 4.30% | 11.24% |
| 2017 | 72.37% | 9.05% | 4.64% | 11.40% |
| 2018 | 73.00% | 8.55% | 4.76% | 11.14% |
| 2019 | 73.52% | 7.88% | 4.24% | 11.92% |
| 2020 | 71.14% | 8.10% | 4.40% | 11.54% |
| 2021 | 69.29% | 8.08% | 4.53% | 12.89% |
Payroll master wage gap by race
According to our data, asian payroll masters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american payroll masters have the lowest average salary at $68,694.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,366 |
| White | $70,058 |
| Black or African American | $68,694 |
| Asian | $70,880 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,516 |
Average payroll master age
See how the average age of payroll masters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Payroll master age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Payroll master age breakdown
The average age of payroll masters is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the payroll master population.
Payroll master age breakdown
| Payroll Master Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Payroll master educational attainment
The most common degree for payroll masters is bachelor's degree, with 50% of payroll masters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 10%
Payroll masters by degree level
| Payroll master degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 10% |
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Payroll master wage gap by degree level
According to the data, payroll masters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,569 annually. With a Master's degree, payroll masters earn a median annual income of $80,487 compared to $72,117 for payroll masters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,487 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,332 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,117 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,569 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,289 |
Payroll master turnover and employment statistics
Payroll master unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for payroll masters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Payroll master unemployment rate by year
| Year | Payroll master unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average payroll master tenure
The average payroll master stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 payroll masters resumes in Zippia's database.
Payroll master tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Payroll master LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of payroll masters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Call Taker | 6.75% | 11,539 |
| Audit Clerk | 6.76% | 97,427 |
| Executive Assistant Manager | 7.79% | 323,833 |
| Payroll Master | 8.06% | - |
| Collections Assistant | 8.49% | 11,335 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Mortgage Loan Specialist | 9.31% | 33,704 |
Similar payroll master jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Call Taker | 6.75% | 11,539 |
| Audit Clerk | 6.76% | 97,427 |
| Executive Assistant Manager | 7.79% | 323,833 |
| Collections Assistant | 8.49% | 11,335 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Mortgage Loan Specialist | 9.31% | 33,704 |
Foreign languages spoken by payroll masters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Payroll master languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |