Hedge Fund Manager gender statistics
25.8% of hedge fund managers are women and 74.2% of hedge fund managers are men.
- Male, 74.2%
- Female, 25.8%
Hedge Fund Manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.2% |
| Female | 25.8% |
Hedge Fund Manager gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
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Male Income
$137,940
Female Income
$119,539
Hedge Fund Manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hedge fund manager positions over time. Currently, 25.8% of hedge fund managers are female.
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2011
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Hedge Fund Manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.53% | 21.47% |
| 2011 | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 2012 | 78.47% | 21.53% |
| 2013 | 78.94% | 21.06% |
| 2014 | 78.13% | 21.87% |
| 2015 | 77.98% | 22.02% |
| 2016 | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 2017 | 77.09% | 22.91% |
| 2018 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2019 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2020 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2021 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
Hedge Fund Manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared hedge fund managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Hedge Fund Manager | 74% | 26% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Pipeline Superintendent
Station Superintendent
Agronomy Research Manager
Tourist Home Keeper
Early Childhood Services Coordinator
Community Health Nursing Director
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Hedge Fund Manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hedge fund managers is White, which makes up 65.2% of all hedge fund managers. Comparatively, 12.8% of hedge fund managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of hedge fund managers are Asian.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hedge Fund Manager Race
| Hedge Fund Manager Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hedge Fund Manager race and ethnicity over time
See how hedge fund manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Hedge Fund Manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.35% | 7.48% | 6.67% | 10.36% |
| 2011 | 73.57% | 7.54% | 6.63% | 10.00% |
| 2012 | 72.68% | 7.54% | 6.95% | 10.55% |
| 2013 | 72.61% | 7.24% | 7.42% | 10.45% |
| 2014 | 71.72% | 7.48% | 7.48% | 10.93% |
| 2015 | 71.12% | 7.63% | 7.73% | 11.12% |
| 2016 | 71.10% | 7.41% | 7.76% | 11.12% |
| 2017 | 70.18% | 7.42% | 8.35% | 11.44% |
| 2018 | 70.24% | 7.29% | 8.29% | 11.53% |
| 2019 | 69.67% | 7.18% | 8.22% | 12.22% |
| 2020 | 67.12% | 7.36% | 8.48% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 65.17% | 7.64% | 9.00% | 12.82% |
Hedge Fund Manager wage gap by race
$161,000
$154,000
$147,000
$140,000
$133,000
$126,000
$119,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $134,573 |
| White | $137,997 |
| Black or African American | $125,800 |
| Asian | $160,695 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $133,025 |
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Average hedge fund manager age
See how the average age of hedge fund managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Hedge Fund Manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Hedge Fund Manager age breakdown
The average age of hedge fund managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the hedge fund manager population.
40+ years
30-40 years
20-30 years
Hedge Fund Manager age breakdown
| Hedge Fund Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Hedge Fund Manager educational attainment
The most common degree for hedge fund managers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of hedge fund managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Hedge Fund Managers by degree level
| Hedge Fund Manager Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Hedge Fund Manager wage gap by degree level
$211,000
$190,000
$169,000
$148,000
$127,000
$106,000
$85,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $190,269 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $105,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $157,387 |
| Doctorate Degree | $208,890 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $114,956 |
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Hedge Fund Manager employment statistics
Most hedge fund managers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where hedge fund managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hedge fund managers work.
< 50 employees
50 - 100 employees
100 - 500 employees
500 - 1,000 employees
1,000 - 10,000 employees
> 10,000
Hedge Fund Manager jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Hedge Fund Manager jobs by company type
Employees with the hedge fund manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hedge fund managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Education
Public
Private
Government
Hedge Fund Manager jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Hedge Fund Manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for hedge fund managers are finance, manufacturing and professional.
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Hedge Fund Manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Hedge Fund Manager turnover and employment statistics
Hedge Fund Manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hedge fund managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Hedge Fund Manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hedge Fund Manager Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average hedge fund manager tenure
The average hedge fund manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 hedge fund managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Less than one year
1-2 years
3-4 years
5-7 years
8-10 years
11+ years
Hedge Fund Manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 29% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hedge Fund Manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hedge fund managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Project Manager | 4.08% | 128,931 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Hedge Fund Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Condominium Association Property Manager | 11.54% | 9,316 |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | 166,249 |
| Archives Director | 14.16% | 6,928 |
Similar hedge fund manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Project Manager | 4.08% | 128,931 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Condominium Association Property Manager | 11.54% | 9,316 |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | 166,249 |
| Archives Director | 14.16% | 6,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by hedge fund managers
The most common foreign language among hedge fund managers is Spanish at 31.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 10.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 31.6%
- Gujarati, 10.5%
- Mandarin, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- German, 5.3%
- Other, 36.8%
Hedge Fund Manager languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.6% |
| Gujarati | 10.5% |
| Mandarin | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Other | 36.8% |
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