DOL Median (Idaho)
$33,946
vs National
-31.2%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,925
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$33,946
-31.2% 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 Idaho earns $33,946 in nominal terms, which is 31.2% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $32,925 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Taste of India and Nepal | $48,901 | 1 |
| A Taste Of Thai | $43,909 | 1 |
| SILVERWOOD THEME PARK | $37,000 | 1 |
| WOK N GRILL RESTAURANT | $36,774 | 1 |
| EVERGREEN CHINESE BUFFET, INC. | $33,946 | 2 |
| WOK' N GRILL REST | $33,634 | 4 |
| WAH HING, INC. | $33,197 | 2 |
| ARORA INC DBA TANDOORI OVEN | $28,142 | 2 |
| Wishes, Inc | $26,042 | 1 |
| Fong's Cafe Inc | N/A | 1 |
| RIVER DANCE LODGE LLC | N/A | 2 |
| VINCENZO TRATTORIA LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Idaho?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Idaho is $33,946 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Idaho a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Idaho earns 31.2% less than the national median of $49,358, or $32,925 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.