DOL Median (Arizona)
$46,994
vs National
-4.8%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,352
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,994
-4.8% 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 Arizona earns $46,994 in nominal terms, which is 4.8% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,352 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IMPERIAL PALACE INC. | $56,950 | 6 |
| LUCKY SUSHI & CHINESE RESTAURANT | $47,000 | 1 |
| GOLDEN MATES LLC | $46,987 | 2 |
| KAWAII JAPANESE & ASIAN CUISINE, INC. | $46,041 | 2 |
| Liu's Pacific Seafood LLC | $26,208 | 1 |
| Ah-Kai Sushi & Grill, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Merci Market, LLC (d/b/a Merci French Cafe) | N/A | 1 |
| SUNSET KITCHEN LLC | N/A | 1 |
| BAY LEAF LLC | N/A | 1 |
| hong Kong kitchen | N/A | 1 |
| SHIN & SUH CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| TAE JIN INC | 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 Arizona
Cardiologists · $582,600Anesthesiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $465,000Physicians, Pathologists · $280,000Physicians, All Other · $272,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Arizona?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Arizona is $46,994 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Arizona earns 4.8% less than the national median of $49,358, or $43,352 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.