Tax compliance agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Tax compliance agent gender statistics
53.9% of tax compliance agents are women and 46.1% of tax compliance agents are men.
- Female, 53.9%
- Male, 46.1%
Tax compliance agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% |
| Male | 46.1% |
Tax compliance agent gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,519
Female income
$33,247
Tax compliance agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tax compliance agent positions over time. Currently, 53.9% of tax compliance agents are female.
Tax compliance agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.52% | 48.48% |
| 2011 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2012 | 49.78% | 50.22% |
| 2013 | 44.01% | 55.99% |
| 2014 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2015 | 45.34% | 54.66% |
| 2016 | 47.50% | 52.50% |
| 2017 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
| 2018 | 53.34% | 46.66% |
| 2019 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2020 | 50.10% | 49.90% |
| 2021 | 46.11% | 53.89% |
Tax compliance agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared tax compliance agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Tax Compliance Agent | 46% | 54% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Tax compliance agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tax compliance agents is White, which makes up 58.6% of all tax compliance agents. Comparatively, 18.5% of tax compliance agents are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of tax compliance agents are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Tax compliance agent race
| Tax compliance agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Tax compliance agent race and ethnicity over time
See how tax compliance agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tax compliance agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.42% | 9.41% | 5.61% | 16.98% |
| 2011 | 65.66% | 11.34% | 5.52% | 15.78% |
| 2012 | 66.27% | 10.90% | 5.85% | 14.86% |
| 2013 | 68.50% | 9.00% | 4.42% | 16.09% |
| 2014 | 62.10% | 10.51% | 6.75% | 17.30% |
| 2015 | 68.87% | 8.36% | 5.76% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 65.83% | 9.06% | 7.29% | 15.75% |
| 2017 | 64.02% | 11.05% | 7.81% | 14.51% |
| 2018 | 61.89% | 10.78% | 8.09% | 16.88% |
| 2019 | 63.47% | 8.02% | 8.46% | 18.03% |
| 2020 | 60.62% | 8.01% | 7.34% | 19.01% |
| 2021 | 58.59% | 10.42% | 9.04% | 18.46% |
Tax compliance agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tax compliance agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tax compliance agents have the lowest average salary at $34,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,510 |
| White | $38,497 |
| Black or African American | $34,175 |
| Asian | $37,229 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,103 |
Average tax compliance agent age
See how the average age of tax compliance agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tax compliance agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 49 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 55 | 52.5 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 48.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 49 |
Tax compliance agent age breakdown
The average age of tax compliance agents is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the tax compliance agent population.
Tax compliance agent age breakdown
| Tax Compliance Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Tax compliance agent educational attainment
The most common degree for tax compliance agents is bachelor's degree, with 55% of tax compliance agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Tax compliance agents by degree level
| Tax compliance agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Tax compliance agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tax compliance agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,789 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tax compliance agents earn a median annual income of $46,697 compared to $26,987 for tax compliance agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,789 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,987 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,697 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $24,618 |
Tax compliance agent employment statistics
Most tax compliance agents work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where tax compliance agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tax compliance agents work.
Tax compliance agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Tax compliance agent jobs by company type
Employees with the tax compliance agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tax compliance agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tax compliance agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 15% |
Tax compliance agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for tax compliance agents are finance, government and professional.
Tax compliance agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Tax compliance agent turnover and employment statistics
Tax compliance agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tax compliance agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tax compliance agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tax compliance agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.18% |
| 2011 | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 1.85% |
Average tax compliance agent tenure
The average tax compliance agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 396 tax compliance agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Tax compliance agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Tax compliance agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tax compliance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bondsman | 4.38% | 47 |
| Equity Research Internship | 7.33% | 92,144 |
| Revenue Field Auditor | 7.40% | 64,896 |
| Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 39,379 |
| Tax Compliance Agent | 7.65% | - |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Similar tax compliance agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bondsman | 4.38% | 47 |
| Equity Research Internship | 7.33% | 92,144 |
| Revenue Field Auditor | 7.40% | 64,896 |
| Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 39,379 |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Foreign languages spoken by tax compliance agents
The most common foreign language among tax compliance agents is Spanish at 35.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 35.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Tax compliance agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |