DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$37,981
vs National
-23%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,972
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$37,981
-23% 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 Austin, TX earns $37,981 in nominal terms, which is 23% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,972 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS MONEY MAKER, INC. | $53,518 | 2 |
| Fogo de Chao Holdings inc | $52,250 | 134 |
| HIGHMARK FOOD SERVICE LLC | $50,336 | 1 |
| Akar International Inc. | $40,664 | 2 |
| Xuping Kitchen Inc | $38,376 | 1 |
| YB Sushi, Inc. | $37,586 | 1 |
| TAJ Technologies, Inc. | $32,011 | 2 |
| Vicha Investment LLC | N/A | 2 |
| AKASAKA, INC. D/B/A MIDORI SUSHI | N/A | 1 |
| HWANG KIM D/B/A KOREA HOUSE RESTAURANT | N/A | 2 |
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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 Austin, TX
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Austin, TX?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Austin, TX is $37,981 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Austin, TX earns 23% less than the national median of $49,358, or $40,972 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.