DOL Median (DES PLAINES, IL)
$48,110
vs National
-2.5%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,124
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,110
-2.5% 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 DES PLAINES, IL earns $48,110 in nominal terms, which is 2.5% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,124 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in DES PLAINES, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DO CO CHICAGO CATERING, INC. | $77,200 | 3 |
| Asiana Services Inc. | $48,994 | 2 |
| KEING CORPORATION | $46,883 | 1 |
| PLovdiv 4, LLC | $40,202 | 2 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in DES PLAINES, IL?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in DES PLAINES, IL is $48,110 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is DES PLAINES, IL a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in DES PLAINES, IL earns 2.5% less than the national median of $49,358, or $52,124 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.