DOL Median (Alabama)
$48,651
vs National
-1.4%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,348
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,651
-1.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,358
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Alabama earns $48,651 in nominal terms, which is 1.4% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,348 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TAJ INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $59,064 | 1 |
| MUSKAN INC | $56,500 | 1 |
| Ginza, LLC | $52,915 | 1 |
| SUMO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR, INC | $52,915 | 1 |
| KOREAN GARDEN, LLC | $49,952 | 2 |
| First Security Investment, Inc. | $48,651 | 4 |
| LEES KITCHEN, LLC | $44,793 | 2 |
| Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant | $40,206 | 2 |
| COLUMBIA SUSSEX MANAGEMENT LLC | $38,000 | 6 |
| The Highliner Restaurant LLC | $36,795 | 1 |
| SNE CORPORATION | N/A | 2 |
| MSKAN INC | N/A | 2 |
| Three Pumps Classic, Inc | N/A | 2 |
| YETI THE KATHMANDU KITCHEN LLC | N/A | 1 |
| CHEF SAKE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR | N/A | 1 |
| OCEAN VIEW RESTAURANTE | N/A | 1 |
| K AND Y INVESTMENT LLC | N/A | 2 |
| DOREMI ENTERPRISE, LLC (D/B/A DOREMI KARAOKE) | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks
New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Alabama
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · $368,000Physicians, All Other · $250,000Family Medicine Physicians · $218,400Petroleum Engineers · $197,264Chief Executives · $170,880Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Alabama?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Alabama is $48,651 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Alabama earns 1.4% less than the national median of $49,358, or $55,348 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.