Local Salary Data

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Fullerton, CA

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

Local Median
$36,763
6 filings
DOL Median (Fullerton, CA)
$36,763
vs National
-25.5%
National: $49,358
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$26,543
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$36,763
-25.5% 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 Fullerton, CA earns $36,763 in nominal terms, which is 25.5% 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 $26,543 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 Fullerton, CA?

The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Fullerton, CA is $36,763 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Fullerton, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?

A Chefs and Head Cooks in Fullerton, CA earns 25.5% less than the national median of $49,358, or $26,543 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.