DOL Median (California)
$49,088
vs National
-0.5%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,443
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,088
-0.5% 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 California earns $49,088 in nominal terms, which is 0.5% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,443 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ILINK INVESTMENTS LLC | $105,000 | 3 |
| NR Enterprises Inc | $104,208 | 1 |
| New Amarin Thai Cuisine | $104,208 | 4 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | $98,197 | 3 |
| Broadway Masala LLC | $90,000 | 2 |
| I FOOD MANAGEMENT INC. | $84,635 | 1 |
| Ogiku Corporation | $75,000 | 1 |
| Sadathia Foods, Inc | $74,000 | 1 |
| Winpin 85 Investments LLC | $72,613 | 6 |
| Amber India Corporation | $71,500 | 14 |
| GLOBAL CC GROUP, INC | $69,077 | 1 |
| Zanoon,Inc. | $66,643 | 1 |
| MOULIN LLC DBA MOULIN BISTRO CAFE & BAKERY | $66,000 | 2 |
| CHEF GEORGES INC | $65,998 | 2 |
| SUPER FARANG INC | $65,000 | 1 |
| AINWELL, INC. DBA FIRST KOREAN MARKET | $65,000 | 1 |
| Opolo Wines LP | $64,584 | 1 |
| Kumkanaad Thai Cuisine Restaurants, LLC | $63,918 | 2 |
| Grace Foods U.S.A.,Inc | $63,752 | 1 |
| IH & J, INC. (DBA SAKE SUSHI) | $63,107 | 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 California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in California?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in California is $49,088 based on 412 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in California earns 0.5% less than the national median of $49,358, or $35,443 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.