Local Salary Data

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Brea, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$72,613
5 filings
DOL Median (Brea, CA)
$72,613
vs National
+47.1%
National: $49,358
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,428
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$72,613
+47.1% 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 Brea, CA earns $72,613 in nominal terms, which is 47.1% above the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,428 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Brea, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Winpin 85 Investments LLC$72,6136
Perfect 85 Degrees C Inc$62,0002
Cosma Elet IncN/A1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Brea, CA?

The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Brea, CA is $72,613 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Brea, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?

A Chefs and Head Cooks in Brea, CA earns 47.1% more than the national median of $49,358, or $52,428 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.