Worldwide leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Worldwide leader gender statistics
26.3% of worldwide leaders are women and 73.7% of worldwide leaders are men.
- Male, 73.7%
- Female, 26.3%
Worldwide leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.7% |
| Female | 26.3% |
Worldwide leader gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$150,550
Female income
$129,802
Worldwide leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in worldwide leader positions over time. Currently, 26.3% of worldwide leaders are female.
Worldwide leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2011 | 77.36% | 22.64% |
| 2012 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2013 | 78.49% | 21.51% |
| 2014 | 77.91% | 22.09% |
| 2015 | 76.78% | 23.22% |
| 2016 | 77.29% | 22.71% |
| 2017 | 76.99% | 23.01% |
| 2018 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2019 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2020 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2021 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
Worldwide leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared worldwide leaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Worldwide Leader | 74% | 26% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Worldwide leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among worldwide leaders is White, which makes up 61.4% of all worldwide leaders. Comparatively, 17.1% of worldwide leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of worldwide leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Worldwide leader race
| Worldwide leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Worldwide leader race and ethnicity over time
See how worldwide leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Worldwide leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.05% | 11.00% | 4.44% | 14.55% |
| 2011 | 68.23% | 10.91% | 4.40% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 10.91% | 4.37% | 15.14% |
| 2013 | 68.86% | 10.02% | 4.57% | 14.73% |
| 2014 | 67.23% | 10.42% | 4.80% | 15.42% |
| 2015 | 67.27% | 10.62% | 4.50% | 15.69% |
| 2016 | 66.31% | 10.63% | 4.63% | 16.41% |
| 2017 | 65.74% | 11.22% | 5.14% | 15.61% |
| 2018 | 67.02% | 10.35% | 4.73% | 15.96% |
| 2019 | 65.33% | 10.89% | 4.97% | 16.71% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 10.49% | 5.13% | 15.89% |
| 2021 | 61.37% | 11.48% | 5.14% | 17.13% |
Worldwide leader wage gap by race
According to our data, white worldwide leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american worldwide leaders have the lowest average salary at $141,807.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $146,855 |
| White | $157,410 |
| Black or African American | $141,807 |
| Asian | $157,011 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $150,263 |
Average worldwide leader age
See how the average age of worldwide leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Worldwide leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Worldwide leader age breakdown
The average age of worldwide leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the worldwide leader population.
Worldwide leader age breakdown
| Worldwide Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Worldwide leader educational attainment
The most common degree for worldwide leaders is bachelor's degree, with 74% of worldwide leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Worldwide leaders by degree level
| Worldwide leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Worldwide leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, worldwide leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $191,477 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, worldwide leaders earn a median annual income of $161,859 compared to $141,183 for worldwide leaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $191,477 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $125,778 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $161,859 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $141,183 |
Worldwide leader employment statistics
Most worldwide leaders work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where worldwide leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where worldwide leaders work.
Worldwide leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Worldwide leader jobs by company type
Employees with the worldwide leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most worldwide leaders prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Worldwide leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 47% |
Worldwide leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for worldwide leaders are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Worldwide leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Worldwide leader turnover and employment statistics
Worldwide leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for worldwide leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Worldwide leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Worldwide leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average worldwide leader tenure
The average worldwide leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 769 worldwide leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Worldwide leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Worldwide leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of worldwide leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Meat Cutter | 4.18% | 8,732 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Worldwide Leader | 5.63% | - |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar worldwide leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Meat Cutter | 4.18% | 8,732 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by worldwide leaders
The most common foreign language among worldwide leaders is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- German, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 5.4%
Worldwide leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| German | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.4% |
