DOL Median (Hawaii)
$53,517
vs National
+8.4%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$29,682
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,517
+8.4% 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 Hawaii earns $53,517 in nominal terms, which is 8.4% above the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $29,682 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hawaii
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA HOSPITALITY LLC | $128,000 | 1 |
| Dragon Roll LLC | $57,034 | 2 |
| PCUBE LLC | $50,000 | 3 |
| Daylight Mind Coffee Company LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Hawaii?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Hawaii is $53,517 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Hawaii earns 8.4% more than the national median of $49,358, or $29,682 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.