DOL Median (Glendale, CA)
$42,349
vs National
-14.2%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,577
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,349
-14.2% 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 Glendale, CA earns $42,349 in nominal terms, which is 14.2% 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 $30,577 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Glendale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BETTER LIFE PROPERTY LLC. | $57,429 | 1 |
| KANECHOM, INC. | $47,528 | 1 |
| Miin, Inc. | $40,747 | 1 |
| WOORI INC. | $39,302 | 3 |
| JIGGYCHARLIE, INC. | $23,795 | 1 |
| Creamy Spoon, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| SHAYAN CORPORATION, DBA SHAMSHIRY GLENDALE | N/A | 1 |
| Pacific Grand Food, Inc. dba Grand Foods Market | N/A | 1 |
| First Carlo Armine Corp. | N/A | 1 |
| Impressions Restaurant and Banquet Hall | N/A | 1 |
| Scenic Homes, Inc. dba Phoenicia Restaurant | N/A | 1 |
| La Cabanita Restaurant Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| CAFE CORNER BISTRO | N/A | 1 |
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Chief Executives · $187,200Managers, All Other · $180,000Industrial Production Managers · $160,000Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · $144,000Computer and Information Systems Managers · $140,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Glendale, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Glendale, CA is $42,349 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Glendale, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Glendale, CA earns 14.2% less than the national median of $49,358, or $30,577 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.