DOL Median (Atlanta, GA)
$35,360
vs National
-28.4%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,857
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,360
-28.4% 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 Atlanta, GA earns $35,360 in nominal terms, which is 28.4% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,857 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Atlanta, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VARUNI-NAPOLI, LLC | $43,680 | 2 |
| ZK Corporation | $41,257 | 4 |
| AVIVA BY KAMEEL, INC. | $37,500 | 1 |
| Silver Maple LLC | $35,360 | 1 |
| promi LLc | $35,360 | 2 |
| American Energy Companies, LLC | $35,360 | 1 |
| PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB | $32,840 | 2 |
| AMITY BUSINESS GROUP LLC | $30,000 | 1 |
| JEDI INC | $28,267 | 2 |
| JAI CHAMUNDA INC. | $26,270 | 1 |
| Landmark Diner | N/A | 1 |
| NAKATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT ('NAKATO') | N/A | 1 |
| Noodle Table, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Atlanta, GA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Atlanta, GA is $35,360 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Atlanta, GA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Atlanta, GA earns 28.4% less than the national median of $49,358, or $38,857 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.