Undercover agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Undercover agent gender statistics
36.0% of undercover agents are women and 64.0% of undercover agents are men.
- Male, 64.0%
- Female, 36.0%
Undercover agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.0% |
| Female | 36.0% |
Undercover agent gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,381
Female income
$58,625
Undercover agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in undercover agent positions over time. Currently, 36.0% of undercover agents are female.
Undercover agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.17% | 33.83% |
| 2011 | 66.92% | 33.08% |
| 2012 | 62.52% | 37.48% |
| 2013 | 62.52% | 37.48% |
| 2014 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2015 | 61.87% | 38.13% |
| 2016 | 63.60% | 36.40% |
| 2017 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2018 | 62.25% | 37.75% |
| 2019 | 63.76% | 36.24% |
| 2020 | 61.82% | 38.18% |
| 2021 | 64.04% | 35.96% |
Undercover agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared undercover agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Undercover Agent | 64% | 36% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Undercover agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among undercover agents is White, which makes up 64.1% of all undercover agents. Comparatively, 18.0% of undercover agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of undercover agents are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Undercover agent race
| Undercover agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Undercover agent race and ethnicity over time
See how undercover agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Undercover agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.30% | 8.98% | 2.63% | 16.47% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 11.21% | 2.00% | 15.89% |
| 2012 | 67.23% | 10.05% | 3.05% | 16.84% |
| 2013 | 66.50% | 10.80% | 1.99% | 18.44% |
| 2014 | 69.83% | 9.13% | 1.81% | 16.86% |
| 2015 | 67.95% | 8.28% | 2.78% | 17.99% |
| 2016 | 67.11% | 8.99% | 3.09% | 18.02% |
| 2017 | 67.05% | 9.55% | 2.83% | 18.17% |
| 2018 | 65.80% | 9.91% | 2.99% | 17.80% |
| 2019 | 67.27% | 7.78% | 2.52% | 19.39% |
| 2020 | 63.40% | 9.02% | 3.03% | 20.08% |
| 2021 | 64.06% | 9.36% | 2.85% | 18.04% |
Undercover agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian undercover agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown undercover agents have the lowest average salary at $63,018.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,018 |
| White | $68,930 |
| Black or African American | $64,294 |
| Asian | $77,678 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,109 |
Average undercover agent age
See how the average age of undercover agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Undercover agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Undercover agent age breakdown
The average age of undercover agents is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the undercover agent population.
Undercover agent age breakdown
| Undercover Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Undercover agent educational attainment
The most common degree for undercover agents is bachelor's degree, with 64% of undercover agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 14% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
Undercover agents by degree level
| Undercover agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
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Undercover agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, undercover agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $83,761 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, undercover agents earn a median annual income of $78,469 compared to $61,120 for undercover agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,761 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,781 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,469 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,120 |
Undercover agent employment statistics
Most undercover agents work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where undercover agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where undercover agents work.
Undercover agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Undercover agent jobs by company type
Employees with the undercover agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most undercover agents prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Undercover agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 32% |
Undercover agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for undercover agents are government, professional and retail.
Undercover agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Undercover agent turnover and employment statistics
Undercover agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for undercover agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Undercover agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Undercover agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average undercover agent tenure
The average undercover agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 undercover agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Undercover agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Undercover agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of undercover 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 5.55% | 631 |
| Policeman | 7.15% | 456 |
| Undercover Agent | 8.65% | - |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by undercover agents
- Spanish, 100.0%
Undercover agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |