Tax compliance officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Tax compliance officer gender statistics
51.7% of tax compliance officers are women and 48.3% of tax compliance officers are men.
- Female, 51.7%
- Male, 48.3%
Tax compliance officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.3% |
Tax compliance officer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,531
Female income
$48,702
Tax compliance officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tax compliance officer positions over time. Currently, 51.7% of tax compliance officers are female.
Tax compliance officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.66% | 46.34% |
| 2011 | 52.93% | 47.07% |
| 2012 | 51.93% | 48.07% |
| 2013 | 46.14% | 53.86% |
| 2014 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2015 | 47.48% | 52.52% |
| 2016 | 49.65% | 50.35% |
| 2017 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
| 2018 | 55.47% | 44.53% |
| 2019 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2020 | 52.25% | 47.75% |
| 2021 | 48.26% | 51.74% |
Tax compliance officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared tax compliance officers 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 Officer | 48% | 52% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Tax compliance officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tax compliance officers is White, which makes up 54.8% of all tax compliance officers. Comparatively, 18.3% of tax compliance officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of tax compliance officers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Tax compliance officer race
| Tax compliance officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Tax compliance officer race and ethnicity over time
See how tax compliance officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tax compliance officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.66% | 11.84% | 7.03% | 16.79% |
| 2011 | 61.90% | 13.77% | 6.94% | 15.59% |
| 2012 | 62.52% | 13.33% | 7.27% | 14.67% |
| 2013 | 64.74% | 11.43% | 5.84% | 15.91% |
| 2014 | 58.34% | 12.94% | 8.17% | 17.11% |
| 2015 | 65.12% | 10.79% | 7.18% | 15.17% |
| 2016 | 62.07% | 11.49% | 8.71% | 15.56% |
| 2017 | 60.27% | 13.48% | 9.24% | 14.33% |
| 2018 | 58.13% | 13.21% | 9.51% | 16.70% |
| 2019 | 59.71% | 10.45% | 9.89% | 17.85% |
| 2020 | 56.86% | 10.44% | 8.76% | 18.83% |
| 2021 | 54.83% | 12.86% | 10.46% | 18.27% |
Tax compliance officer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tax compliance officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tax compliance officers have the lowest average salary at $49,284.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,812 |
| White | $52,154 |
| Black or African American | $49,332 |
| Asian | $51,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,284 |
Average tax compliance officer age
See how the average age of tax compliance officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tax compliance officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of tax compliance officers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the tax compliance officer population.
Tax compliance officer age breakdown
| Tax Compliance Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Tax compliance officer educational attainment
The most common degree for tax compliance officers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of tax compliance officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Tax compliance officers by degree level
| Tax compliance officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Tax compliance officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tax compliance officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,049 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tax compliance officers earn a median annual income of $57,076 compared to $44,181 for tax compliance officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,049 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,181 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,076 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,326 |
Tax compliance officer employment statistics
Most tax compliance officers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where tax compliance officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tax compliance officers work.
Tax compliance officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Tax compliance officer jobs by company type
Employees with the tax compliance officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tax compliance officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tax compliance officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 26% |
Tax compliance officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for tax compliance officers are finance, government and professional.
Tax compliance officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 33% |
| Government | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Tax compliance officer turnover and employment statistics
Tax compliance officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tax compliance officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tax compliance officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tax compliance officer 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 officer tenure
The average tax compliance officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 401 tax compliance officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tax compliance officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Tax compliance officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tax compliance officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Structurer | 4.38% | 514 |
| Corporate Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 114,375 |
| Forensic Accountant | 7.40% | 39,176 |
| Tax Professional | 7.56% | 82,351 |
| Tax Compliance Officer | 7.65% | - |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Payroll Examiner | 19.38% | 7,896 |
Similar tax compliance officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Structurer | 4.38% | 514 |
| Corporate Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 114,375 |
| Forensic Accountant | 7.40% | 39,176 |
| Tax Professional | 7.56% | 82,351 |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Payroll Examiner | 19.38% | 7,896 |
Foreign languages spoken by tax compliance officers
The most common foreign language among tax compliance officers is Spanish at 63.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 63.2%
- Chinese, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Czech, 5.3%
- French, 5.3%
- Other, 10.4%
Tax compliance officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.2% |
| Chinese | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Czech | 5.3% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Other | 10.4% |
