Security architect demographics and statistics in the US
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Security architect gender statistics
9.5% of security architects are women and 90.5% of security architects are men.
- Male, 90.5%
- Female, 9.5%
Security architect gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.5% |
| Female | 9.5% |
Security architect gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$132,490
Female income
$125,658
Security architect gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in security architect positions over time. Currently, 9.5% of security architects are female.
Security architect gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 2011 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2012 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2013 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2015 | 87.83% | 12.17% |
| 2016 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2017 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2018 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2019 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2020 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2021 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
Security architect related jobs gender ratio
We compared security architects with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Security Architect | 90% | 10% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Security architect demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among security architects is White, which makes up 65.7% of all security architects. Comparatively, 9.6% of security architects are Asian and 9.2% of security architects are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Security architect race
| Security architect race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Security architect race and ethnicity over time
See how security architect racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Security architect race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Security architect wage gap by race
According to our data, asian security architects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown security architects have the lowest average salary at $127,601.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $127,601 |
| White | $135,378 |
| Black or African American | $128,807 |
| Asian | $139,077 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $131,921 |
Average security architect age
See how the average age of security architects varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Security architect age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Security architect age breakdown
The average age of security architects is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the security architect population.
Security architect age breakdown
| Security Architect Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Security architect educational attainment
The most common degree for security architects is bachelor's degree, with 62% of security architects earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Security architects by degree level
| Security architect degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Security architect wage gap by degree level
According to the data, security architects with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $142,083 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, security architects earn a median annual income of $129,242 compared to $110,072 for security architects with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $142,083 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $129,242 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $110,072 |
Security architect employment statistics
Most security architects work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where security architects work
Below, you can see the size of companies where security architects work.
Security architect jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Security architect jobs by company type
Employees with the security architect job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most security architects prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Security architect jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 3% |
Security architect jobs by industry
The most common industries for security architects are technology, finance and professional.
Security architect industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Security architect turnover and employment statistics
Security architect unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for security architects between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Security architect unemployment rate by year
| Year | Security architect unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average security architect tenure
The average security architect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 971 security architects resumes in Zippia's database.
Security architect tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Security architect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of security architects 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecom Analyst | 7.31% | 19,698 |
| Senior Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 88,107 |
| Computer Applications Engineer | 8.46% | 128,496 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | - |
| Junior Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 133,316 |
| Senior Configuration Manager | 10.54% | 19,230 |
| Specialist E4 | 10.88% | 57,016 |
Similar security architect jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecom Analyst | 7.31% | 19,698 |
| Senior Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 88,107 |
| Computer Applications Engineer | 8.46% | 128,496 |
| Junior Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 133,316 |
| Senior Configuration Manager | 10.54% | 19,230 |
| Specialist E4 | 10.88% | 57,016 |
Foreign languages spoken by security architects
The most common foreign language among security architects is Spanish at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.4% and French is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 23.1%
- German, 15.4%
- French, 15.4%
- Russian, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Security architect languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| German | 15.4% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Russian | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |
