Secret service agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Secret service agent gender statistics
28.6% of secret service agents are women and 71.4% of secret service agents are men.
- Male, 71.4%
- Female, 28.6%
Secret service agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.4% |
| Female | 28.6% |
Secret service agent gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,146
Female income
$58,470
Secret service agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in secret service agent positions over time. Currently, 28.6% of secret service agents are female.
Secret service agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.30% | 26.70% |
| 2011 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2012 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2013 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2014 | 72.16% | 27.84% |
| 2015 | 69.48% | 30.52% |
| 2016 | 71.03% | 28.97% |
| 2017 | 67.48% | 32.52% |
| 2018 | 69.82% | 30.18% |
| 2019 | 71.17% | 28.83% |
| 2020 | 69.44% | 30.56% |
| 2021 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
Secret service agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared secret service agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Secret Service Agent | 71% | 29% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Secret service agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among secret service agents is White, which makes up 71.2% of all secret service agents. Comparatively, 11.8% of secret service agents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of secret service agents are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Secret service agent race
| Secret service agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Secret service agent race and ethnicity over time
See how secret service agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Secret service agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.47% | 8.30% | 2.48% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 74.77% | 10.54% | 1.85% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 74.40% | 9.38% | 2.90% | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.12% | 1.84% | 12.24% |
| 2014 | 77.01% | 8.45% | 1.66% | 10.66% |
| 2015 | 75.12% | 7.60% | 2.63% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 74.28% | 8.31% | 2.94% | 11.82% |
| 2017 | 74.23% | 8.87% | 2.68% | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 72.97% | 9.23% | 2.83% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 7.11% | 2.37% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 70.58% | 8.35% | 2.88% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 71.24% | 8.69% | 2.70% | 11.84% |
Secret service agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian secret service agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown secret service agents have the lowest average salary at $63,220.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,220 |
| White | $69,654 |
| Black or African American | $64,604 |
| Asian | $79,254 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,326 |
Average secret service agent age
See how the average age of secret service agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Secret service agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Secret service agent age breakdown
The average age of secret service agents is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the secret service agent population.
Secret service agent age breakdown
| Secret Service Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Secret service agent educational attainment
The most common degree for secret service agents is bachelor's degree, with 69% of secret service agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Secret service agents by degree level
| Secret service agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Secret service agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, secret service agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,982 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, secret service agents earn a median annual income of $80,126 compared to $61,165 for secret service agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,982 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,339 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,126 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,165 |
Secret service agent turnover and employment statistics
Secret service agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for secret service agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Secret service agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Secret service agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average secret service agent tenure
The average secret service agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 secret service agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Secret service agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Secret service agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of secret service agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Officer | 5.55% | 116,529 |
| Peace Officer | 7.15% | 118,690 |
| Secret Service Agent | 8.65% | - |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar secret service agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Officer | 5.55% | 116,529 |
| Peace Officer | 7.15% | 118,690 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by secret service agents
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Secret service agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |