Local Salary Data

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Edison, NJ

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

Local Median
$38,230
5 filings
DOL Median (Edison, NJ)
$38,230
vs National
-22.5%
National: $49,358
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,624
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$38,230
-22.5% 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 Edison, NJ earns $38,230 in nominal terms, which is 22.5% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,624 in national-average purchasing power.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Edison, NJ?

The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Edison, NJ is $38,230 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Edison, NJ a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?

A Chefs and Head Cooks in Edison, NJ earns 22.5% less than the national median of $49,358, or $33,624 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.