Tax investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tax investigator gender statistics
35.7% of tax investigators are women and 64.3% of tax investigators are men.
- Male, 64.3%
- Female, 35.7%
Tax investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.3% |
| Female | 35.7% |
Tax investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,436
Female income
$35,171
Tax investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tax investigator positions over time. Currently, 35.7% of tax investigators are female.
Tax investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2011 | 68.46% | 31.54% |
| 2012 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2013 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| 2014 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2015 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2016 | 65.56% | 34.44% |
| 2017 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2018 | 70.63% | 29.37% |
| 2019 | 64.33% | 35.67% |
| 2020 | 67.87% | 32.13% |
| 2021 | 64.29% | 35.71% |
Tax investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tax investigators 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 Investigator | 64% | 36% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Tax investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tax investigators is White, which makes up 62.6% of all tax investigators. Comparatively, 14.1% of tax investigators are Black or African American and 12.0% of tax investigators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.6%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Tax investigator race
| Tax investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Tax investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how tax investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tax investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.41% | 13.11% | 4.63% | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 69.65% | 15.05% | 4.54% | 9.34% |
| 2012 | 70.26% | 14.61% | 4.87% | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 72.49% | 12.70% | 3.44% | 9.66% |
| 2014 | 66.09% | 14.21% | 5.76% | 10.86% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 12.06% | 4.77% | 8.92% |
| 2016 | 69.82% | 12.76% | 6.31% | 9.31% |
| 2017 | 68.01% | 14.75% | 6.83% | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 65.88% | 14.48% | 7.10% | 10.45% |
| 2019 | 67.46% | 11.72% | 7.48% | 11.60% |
| 2020 | 64.61% | 11.71% | 6.36% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 14.13% | 8.05% | 12.02% |
Tax investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tax investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tax investigators have the lowest average salary at $35,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,889 |
| White | $37,937 |
| Black or African American | $35,674 |
| Asian | $37,286 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,636 |
Average tax investigator age
See how the average age of tax investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tax investigator 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 investigator age breakdown
The average age of tax investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the tax investigator population.
Tax investigator age breakdown
| Tax Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Tax investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for tax investigators is bachelor's degree, with 52% of tax investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Tax investigators by degree level
| Tax investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Tax investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tax investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,789 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tax investigators earn a median annual income of $41,914 compared to $31,579 for tax investigators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,789 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,579 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,914 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,117 |
Tax investigator employment statistics
Company size where tax investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tax investigators work.
Tax investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Tax investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the tax investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tax investigators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Tax investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 50% |
Tax investigator turnover and employment statistics
Tax investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tax investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tax investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tax investigator 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 investigator tenure
The average tax investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 tax investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tax investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 32% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Tax investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tax investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Engineer | 4.38% | 25,541 |
| Business & Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 168,111 |
| Data Processing Auditor | 7.40% | 92,543 |
| Tax Professional | 7.56% | 82,351 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | - |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Pension Examiner | 19.38% | 2,196 |
Similar tax investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Engineer | 4.38% | 25,541 |
| Business & Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 168,111 |
| Data Processing Auditor | 7.40% | 92,543 |
| Tax Professional | 7.56% | 82,351 |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Pension Examiner | 19.38% | 2,196 |
Foreign languages spoken by tax investigators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tax investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |