Local Salary Data

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Delaware

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

Local Median
$54,558
1 filings
DOL Median (Delaware)
$54,558
vs National
+10.5%
National: $49,358
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,965
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$54,558
+10.5% 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 Delaware earns $54,558 in nominal terms, which is 10.5% above the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,965 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Delaware

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
The Waterfall Catering Corporation$54,5581
RUDY'S FAMILY RESTURANT INC.N/A3
RASA SAYANG CORPN/A3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Delaware?

The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Delaware is $54,558 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Delaware a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?

A Chefs and Head Cooks in Delaware earns 10.5% more than the national median of $49,358, or $53,965 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.