Software engineering supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Software engineering supervisor gender statistics
26.8% of software engineering supervisors are women and 73.2% of software engineering supervisors are men.
- Male, 73.2%
- Female, 26.8%
Software engineering supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.2% |
| Female | 26.8% |
Software engineering supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$118,127
Female income
$111,574
Software engineering supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software engineering supervisor positions over time. Currently, 26.8% of software engineering supervisors are female.
Software engineering supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2011 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2012 | 71.37% | 28.63% |
| 2013 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2014 | 72.56% | 27.44% |
| 2015 | 72.22% | 27.78% |
| 2016 | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 2017 | 73.44% | 26.56% |
| 2018 | 73.49% | 26.51% |
| 2019 | 73.17% | 26.83% |
| 2020 | 73.09% | 26.91% |
| 2021 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
Software engineering supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared software engineering supervisors 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% |
| Software Engineering Supervisor | 73% | 27% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software engineering supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software engineering supervisors is White, which makes up 54.0% of all software engineering supervisors. Comparatively, 28.1% of software engineering supervisors are Asian and 8.3% of software engineering supervisors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.0%
- Asian, 28.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Software engineering supervisor race
| Software engineering supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Asian | 28.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Software engineering supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how software engineering supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software engineering supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.13% | 5.64% | 23.87% | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 62.59% | 5.87% | 23.38% | 5.56% |
| 2012 | 61.50% | 5.41% | 24.76% | 6.00% |
| 2013 | 61.90% | 4.93% | 24.57% | 5.82% |
| 2014 | 60.77% | 5.44% | 25.22% | 5.94% |
| 2015 | 59.94% | 5.25% | 25.34% | 6.52% |
| 2016 | 59.45% | 5.24% | 26.05% | 6.52% |
| 2017 | 58.02% | 5.12% | 26.61% | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 58.67% | 4.97% | 25.83% | 7.50% |
| 2019 | 57.84% | 5.07% | 27.02% | 7.12% |
| 2020 | 56.04% | 4.81% | 26.79% | 7.93% |
| 2021 | 54.03% | 4.56% | 28.09% | 8.32% |
Software engineering supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software engineering supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software engineering supervisors have the lowest average salary at $114,251.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $118,872 |
| White | $118,546 |
| Black or African American | $114,251 |
| Asian | $123,503 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $115,676 |
Average software engineering supervisor age
See how the average age of software engineering supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software engineering supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Software engineering supervisor age breakdown
The average age of software engineering supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the software engineering supervisor population.
Software engineering supervisor age breakdown
| Software Engineering Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Software engineering supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for software engineering supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of software engineering supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Software engineering supervisors by degree level
| Software engineering supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Software engineering supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software engineering supervisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $136,261 annually. With a Master's degree, software engineering supervisors earn a median annual income of $127,425 compared to $118,584 for software engineering supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $127,425 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $118,584 |
| Doctorate Degree | $136,261 |
Software engineering supervisor employment statistics
Most software engineering supervisors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where software engineering supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software engineering supervisors work.
Software engineering supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Software engineering supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the software engineering supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most software engineering supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Software engineering supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 6% |
Software engineering supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for software engineering supervisors are technology, health care and manufacturing.
Software engineering supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Software engineering supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Software engineering supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software engineering supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software engineering supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software engineering supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average software engineering supervisor tenure
The average software engineering supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 software engineering supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Software engineering supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Software engineering supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software engineering supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Computer Network Analyst | 7.31% | 48,364 |
| SAP Fico Consultant | 8.42% | 30,786 |
| Software Engineering Supervisor | 8.46% | - |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Recorder | 9.03% | 169 |
| Director, Global Intelligence | 10.54% | 27,145 |
| Data Migration Specialist | 10.88% | 110,642 |
Similar software engineering supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Computer Network Analyst | 7.31% | 48,364 |
| SAP Fico Consultant | 8.42% | 30,786 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Recorder | 9.03% | 169 |
| Director, Global Intelligence | 10.54% | 27,145 |
| Data Migration Specialist | 10.88% | 110,642 |
Foreign languages spoken by software engineering supervisors
The most common foreign language among software engineering supervisors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 25.0% and Korean is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
- Korean, 25.0%
Software engineering supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
| Korean | 25.0% |
