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Regulatory compliance director demographics and statistics in the US

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Regulatory compliance director gender statistics

47.7% of regulatory compliance directors are women and 52.3% of regulatory compliance directors are men.
  • Male, 52.3%
  • Female, 47.7%

Regulatory compliance director gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male52.3%
Female47.7%

Regulatory compliance director gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$109,300
female-income
Female income
$100,028

Regulatory compliance director gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in regulatory compliance director positions over time. Currently, 47.7% of regulatory compliance directors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Regulatory compliance director gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201058.25%41.75%
201158.59%41.41%
201258.16%41.84%
201358.84%41.16%
201457.68%42.32%
201557.46%42.54%
201657.02%42.98%
201756.21%43.79%
201856.03%43.97%
201953.73%46.27%
202053.70%46.30%
202152.35%47.65%

Regulatory compliance director related jobs gender ratio

We compared regulatory compliance directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Regulatory Compliance Director52%48%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Pipeline Superintendent
Station Superintendent
Agronomy Research Manager
Regulatory Compliance Director

Tourist Home Keeper

Early Childhood Services Coordinator
Community Health Nursing Director
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Regulatory compliance director demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among regulatory compliance directors is White, which makes up 65.3% of all regulatory compliance directors. Comparatively, 13.2% of regulatory compliance directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of regulatory compliance directors are Asian.
  • White, 65.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
  • Asian, 8.2%
  • Black or African American, 7.9%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Regulatory compliance director race

Regulatory compliance director racePercentages
White65.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Asian8.2%
Black or African American7.9%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Regulatory compliance director race and ethnicity over time

See how regulatory compliance director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Regulatory compliance director race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.52%7.70%5.84%10.77%
201173.75%7.77%5.80%10.41%
201272.85%7.77%6.12%10.96%
201372.79%7.47%6.59%10.86%
201471.90%7.71%6.65%11.34%
201571.29%7.86%6.90%11.53%
201671.27%7.64%6.92%11.53%
201770.35%7.65%7.51%11.85%
201870.41%7.51%7.46%11.94%
201969.84%7.41%7.39%12.63%
202067.29%7.59%7.65%12.77%
202165.35%7.87%8.17%13.23%

Regulatory compliance director wage gap by race

According to our data, asian regulatory compliance directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american regulatory compliance directors have the lowest average salary at $103,241.
$124,000
$120,000
$116,000
$112,000
$108,000
$104,000
$100,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$107,641
White$109,328
Black or African American$103,241
Asian$120,137
Hispanic or Latino$106,872
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Average regulatory compliance director age

See how the average age of regulatory compliance directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Regulatory compliance director age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4948
Unknown4644
Asian4342
Hispanic or Latino4443
White4847
American Indian and Alaska Native4849

Regulatory compliance director age breakdown

The average age of regulatory compliance directors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the regulatory compliance director population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Regulatory compliance director age breakdown

Regulatory Compliance Director YearsPercentages
40+ years71%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years5%

Regulatory compliance director educational attainment

The most common degree for regulatory compliance directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of regulatory compliance directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 67%
  • Master's, 16%
  • Doctorate, 10%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Regulatory compliance directors by degree level

Regulatory compliance director degreePercentages
Bachelor's67%
Master's16%
Doctorate10%
Associate5%
Other Degrees2%

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Regulatory compliance director wage gap by degree level

According to the data, regulatory compliance directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $141,320 annually. With a Master's degree, regulatory compliance directors earn a median annual income of $133,382 compared to $118,600 for regulatory compliance directors with an Bachelor's degree.
$143,000
$133,000
$123,000
$113,000
$103,000
$93,000
$83,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$133,382
High School Diploma or Less$92,791
Bachelor's Degree$118,600
Doctorate Degree$141,320
Some College/ Associate Degree$97,636
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Regulatory compliance director employment statistics

Most regulatory compliance directors work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where regulatory compliance directors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where regulatory compliance directors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Regulatory compliance director jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees24%

Regulatory compliance director jobs by company type

Employees with the regulatory compliance director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most regulatory compliance directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Regulatory compliance director jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public33%
Private58%
Government4%

Regulatory compliance director jobs by industry

The most common industries for regulatory compliance directors are health care, manufacturing and finance.

Health Care

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Finance

Insurance

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Regulatory compliance director turnover and employment statistics

Regulatory compliance director unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for regulatory compliance directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Regulatory compliance director unemployment rate by year

YearRegulatory compliance director unemployment rate
20104.97%
20114.42%
20123.85%
20133.27%
20142.84%
20152.50%
20162.36%
20172.12%
20182.02%
20191.92%
20203.30%
20213.33%

Average regulatory compliance director tenure

The average regulatory compliance director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 336 regulatory compliance directors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Regulatory compliance director tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year7%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years20%
8-10 years7%
11+ years16%

Regulatory compliance director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of regulatory compliance directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Construction Superintendent4.08%34,822
Baccarat Manager8.19%537
Station Superintendent9.30%12,134
Regulatory Compliance Director9.67%-
Property Management Assistant11.54%69,316
Wellness Program Manager11.66%101,471
Docent Coordinator14.16%7,519

Similar regulatory compliance director jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Construction Superintendent4.08%34,822
Baccarat Manager8.19%537
Station Superintendent9.30%12,134
Property Management Assistant11.54%69,316
Wellness Program Manager11.66%101,471
Docent Coordinator14.16%7,519

Foreign languages spoken by regulatory compliance directors

The most common foreign language among regulatory compliance directors is Spanish at 46.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
  • Spanish, 46.7%
  • French, 20.0%
  • German, 13.3%
  • Hindi, 6.7%
  • Hebrew, 6.7%
  • Other, 6.6%

Regulatory compliance director languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish46.7%
French20.0%
German13.3%
Hindi6.7%
Hebrew6.7%
Other6.6%

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Regulatory compliance director location demographics

Where do regulatory compliance directors earn the most?

Regulatory compliance directors earn the most in California, where the average regulatory compliance director salary is $133,726. The map here shows where regulatory compliance directors 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 Regulatory Compliance Directors?

By looking through more than 336 resumes, we found that the most popular places for regulatory compliance directors are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Regulatory Compliance Directors

Regulatory compliance director jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,715$133,726
2South Carolina725$85,173
3New York693$110,254
4Texas679$100,659
5Massachusetts570$117,868
6Alabama559$85,244
7Louisiana550$89,884
8Illinois545$86,796
9Florida492$75,620
10Oklahoma429$91,711
11New Jersey365$128,163
12Pennsylvania354$108,587
13North Carolina340$109,166
14Georgia328$79,928
15Washington291$102,743
16Minnesota276$92,535
17West Virginia268$99,317
18Virginia259$116,628
19Ohio230$93,958
20Arizona215$114,841
21Colorado206$79,501
22South Dakota188$86,029
23Maryland182$116,819
24District of Columbia171$117,268
25Missouri166$85,622
26Michigan165$101,182
27Oregon156$92,535
28Indiana151$94,634
29Wisconsin151$90,435
30Connecticut121$117,236
31Utah113$102,881
32Tennessee108$80,916
33Iowa92$90,396
34Kentucky77$95,340
35Nebraska66$79,218
36Arkansas57$86,526
37Kansas57$75,087
38Nevada48$109,473
39Delaware44$118,711
40Montana35$85,162
41New Hampshire33$114,308
42Rhode Island31$108,714
43Maine30$99,126
44Alaska27$97,293
45New Mexico25$105,059
46North Dakota24$89,495
47Vermont19$111,287
48Idaho19$96,553
49Mississippi19$93,514
50Hawaii14$69,799
51Wyoming10$70,758

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