Performance manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Performance manager gender statistics
38.4% of performance managers are women and 61.6% of performance managers are men.
- Male, 61.6%
- Female, 38.4%
Performance manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.6% |
| Female | 38.4% |
Performance manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,165
Female income
$99,048
Performance manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in performance manager positions over time. Currently, 38.4% of performance managers are female.
Performance manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.25% | 32.75% |
| 2011 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2012 | 65.81% | 34.19% |
| 2013 | 66.33% | 33.67% |
| 2014 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2015 | 66.84% | 33.16% |
| 2016 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 2017 | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 2018 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2019 | 63.15% | 36.85% |
| 2020 | 63.27% | 36.73% |
| 2021 | 61.56% | 38.44% |
Performance manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared performance managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Performance Manager | 62% | 38% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Performance manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among performance managers is White, which makes up 67.5% of all performance managers. Comparatively, 15.2% of performance managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of performance managers are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Performance manager race
| Performance manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Performance manager race and ethnicity over time
See how performance manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Performance manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.20% | 6.28% | 5.25% | 10.99% |
| 2011 | 75.03% | 6.44% | 5.27% | 10.71% |
| 2012 | 74.69% | 6.01% | 5.40% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 75.19% | 5.83% | 5.45% | 11.15% |
| 2014 | 74.09% | 5.80% | 5.34% | 12.50% |
| 2015 | 74.10% | 5.86% | 5.28% | 12.42% |
| 2016 | 71.77% | 6.37% | 5.73% | 13.64% |
| 2017 | 73.12% | 5.85% | 5.47% | 13.14% |
| 2018 | 72.69% | 5.63% | 6.05% | 13.00% |
| 2019 | 71.31% | 5.90% | 6.09% | 14.07% |
| 2020 | 69.55% | 5.94% | 5.73% | 13.97% |
| 2021 | 67.50% | 6.17% | 6.36% | 15.17% |
Performance manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian performance managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american performance managers have the lowest average salary at $103,152.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,143 |
| White | $107,721 |
| Black or African American | $103,152 |
| Asian | $108,835 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $106,067 |
Average performance manager age
See how the average age of performance managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Performance manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Performance manager age breakdown
The average age of performance managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the performance manager population.
Performance manager age breakdown
| Performance Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Performance manager educational attainment
The most common degree for performance managers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of performance managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Performance managers by degree level
| Performance manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Performance manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, performance managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $122,818 annually. With a Doctorate degree, performance managers earn a median annual income of $119,796 compared to $111,250 for performance managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $122,818 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $97,200 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $111,250 |
| Doctorate Degree | $119,796 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $99,177 |
Performance manager employment statistics
Most performance managers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where performance managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where performance managers work.
Performance manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 51% |
Performance manager jobs by company type
Employees with the performance manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most performance managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Performance manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 2% |
Performance manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for performance managers are technology, health care and professional.
Performance manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Performance manager turnover and employment statistics
Performance manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for performance managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Performance manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Performance manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average performance manager tenure
The average performance manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,099 performance managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Performance manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Performance manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of performance managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Associate Program Manager | 8.41% | 173,605 |
| Internet Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,589 |
| Performance Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Chief Learning Officer | 11.63% | 80,007 |
| Human Resource Advisor | 13.02% | 84,607 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar performance manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Associate Program Manager | 8.41% | 173,605 |
| Internet Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,589 |
| Chief Learning Officer | 11.63% | 80,007 |
| Human Resource Advisor | 13.02% | 84,607 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by performance managers
The most common foreign language among performance managers is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 10.7%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- German, 5.3%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Performance manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
