Software testing manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Software testing manager gender statistics
24.0% of software testing managers are women and 76.0% of software testing managers are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Software testing manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Software testing manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$133,433
Female income
$124,570
Software testing manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software testing manager positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of software testing managers are female.
Software testing manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.99% | 27.01% |
| 2011 | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| 2012 | 74.24% | 25.76% |
| 2013 | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 2014 | 75.35% | 24.65% |
| 2015 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2016 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2017 | 76.17% | 23.83% |
| 2018 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2019 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 2020 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2021 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
Software testing manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared software testing managers 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 Testing Manager | 76% | 24% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software testing manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software testing managers is White, which makes up 52.1% of all software testing managers. Comparatively, 29.7% of software testing managers are Asian and 8.5% of software testing managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.1%
- Asian, 29.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Software testing manager race
| Software testing manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.1% |
| Asian | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Software testing manager race and ethnicity over time
See how software testing manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software testing manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.20% | 5.76% | 25.51% | 5.99% |
| 2011 | 60.66% | 5.99% | 25.01% | 5.70% |
| 2012 | 59.57% | 5.53% | 26.39% | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 59.97% | 5.05% | 26.20% | 5.95% |
| 2014 | 58.84% | 5.56% | 26.85% | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 58.01% | 5.37% | 26.97% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 57.52% | 5.36% | 27.69% | 6.66% |
| 2017 | 56.10% | 5.24% | 28.24% | 7.02% |
| 2018 | 56.74% | 5.09% | 27.46% | 7.64% |
| 2019 | 55.91% | 5.19% | 28.66% | 7.26% |
| 2020 | 54.12% | 4.93% | 28.42% | 8.07% |
| 2021 | 52.10% | 4.68% | 29.72% | 8.46% |
Software testing manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software testing managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software testing managers have the lowest average salary at $128,178.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $134,447 |
| White | $134,004 |
| Black or African American | $128,178 |
| Asian | $140,780 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $130,106 |
Average software testing manager age
See how the average age of software testing managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software testing manager 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 testing manager age breakdown
The average age of software testing managers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the software testing manager population.
Software testing manager age breakdown
| Software Testing Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Software testing manager educational attainment
The most common degree for software testing managers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of software testing managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Software testing managers by degree level
| Software testing manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Software testing manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software testing managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $158,475 annually. With a Master's degree, software testing managers earn a median annual income of $146,182 compared to $134,055 for software testing managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $146,182 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $134,055 |
| Doctorate Degree | $158,475 |
Software testing manager employment statistics
Most software testing managers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where software testing managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software testing managers work.
Software testing manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Software testing manager jobs by company type
Employees with the software testing manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most software testing managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Software testing manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 2% |
Software testing manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for software testing managers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Software testing manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Software testing manager turnover and employment statistics
Software testing manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software testing managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software testing manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software testing manager 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 testing manager tenure
The average software testing manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 437 software testing managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Software testing manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Software testing manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software testing managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| Abap Consultant | 8.42% | 25,945 |
| Software Testing Manager | 8.46% | - |
| Director, Security Risk Management | 8.59% | 126,141 |
| Senior Information Technology Engineer | 9.03% | 163,912 |
| Senior Solutions Architect | 10.54% | 103,761 |
| DSL Technical Support | 10.88% | 132,002 |
Similar software testing manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| Abap Consultant | 8.42% | 25,945 |
| Director, Security Risk Management | 8.59% | 126,141 |
| Senior Information Technology Engineer | 9.03% | 163,912 |
| Senior Solutions Architect | 10.54% | 103,761 |
| DSL Technical Support | 10.88% | 132,002 |
Foreign languages spoken by software testing managers
The most common foreign language among software testing managers is Spanish at 30.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 30.3%
- French, 12.1%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- German, 6.1%
- Other, 33.3%
Software testing manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.3% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| German | 6.1% |
| Other | 33.3% |
