Police shift commander demographics and statistics in the US
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Police shift commander gender statistics
6.3% of police shift commanders are women and 93.7% of police shift commanders are men.
- Male, 93.7%
- Female, 6.3%
Police shift commander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.7% |
| Female | 6.3% |
Police shift commander gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,437
Female income
$78,391
Police shift commander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in police shift commander positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of police shift commanders are female.
Police shift commander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2012 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2013 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2014 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2016 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2018 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2019 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2020 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
Police shift commander related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Police Shift Commander | 94% | 6% |
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Police shift commander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among police shift commanders is White, which makes up 67.7% of all police shift commanders. Comparatively, 15.7% of police shift commanders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of police shift commanders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Police shift commander race
| Police shift commander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Police shift commander race and ethnicity over time
See how police shift commander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Police shift commander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.50% | 8.56% | 1.20% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 72.22% | 10.23% | 0.92% | 13.94% |
| 2012 | 73.16% | 9.55% | 1.59% | 12.71% |
| 2013 | 71.69% | 11.46% | 1.62% | 12.38% |
| 2014 | 71.18% | 11.28% | 1.42% | 14.12% |
| 2015 | 71.84% | 11.00% | 1.36% | 12.97% |
| 2016 | 70.43% | 12.55% | 1.05% | 13.74% |
| 2017 | 71.24% | 9.90% | 1.83% | 14.12% |
| 2018 | 71.26% | 10.00% | 1.21% | 14.87% |
| 2019 | 70.30% | 8.12% | 1.77% | 15.87% |
| 2020 | 68.55% | 8.47% | 2.04% | 15.84% |
| 2021 | 67.69% | 9.50% | 1.79% | 15.72% |
Police shift commander wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino police shift commanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown police shift commanders have the lowest average salary at $78,275.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,275 |
| White | $81,567 |
| Black or African American | $78,740 |
| Asian | $96,335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,630 |
Average police shift commander age
See how the average age of police shift commanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Police shift commander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Police shift commander age breakdown
The average age of police shift commanders is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the police shift commander population.
Police shift commander age breakdown
| Police Shift Commander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Police shift commander educational attainment
The most common degree for police shift commanders is bachelor's degree, with 40% of police shift commanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 19%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Police shift commanders by degree level
| Police shift commander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Police shift commander wage gap by degree level
According to the data, police shift commanders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $105,381 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, police shift commanders earn a median annual income of $95,227 compared to $72,509 for police shift commanders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,381 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,842 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,227 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,509 |
Police shift commander employment statistics
Company size where police shift commanders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where police shift commanders work.
Police shift commander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Police shift commander jobs by company type
Employees with the police shift commander job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most police shift commanders prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Police shift commander jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 46% |
Police shift commander turnover and employment statistics
Police shift commander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for police shift commanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police shift commander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Police shift commander unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average police shift commander tenure
The average police shift commander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 police shift commanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Police shift commander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Police shift commander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of police shift commanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 6.87% | 95,369 |
| Captain Of Guards | 6.90% | 4,338 |
| Police Shift Commander | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Similar police shift commander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 6.87% | 95,369 |
| Captain Of Guards | 6.90% | 4,338 |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Foreign languages spoken by police shift commanders
The most common foreign language among police shift commanders is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 20.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
Police shift commander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |