DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$54,309
vs National
+10%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,212
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,309
+10% 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 Costa Mesa, CA earns $54,309 in nominal terms, which is 10% 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 $39,212 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Costa Mesa, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi Imari, Inc. | $54,350 | 1 |
| KIKUHISA CORP DBA ANJIN | $47,227 | 8 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $54,309 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Costa Mesa, CA earns 10% more than the national median of $49,358, or $39,212 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.