DOL Median (Indiana)
$41,476
vs National
-16%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,577
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,476
-16% 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 Indiana earns $41,476 in nominal terms, which is 16% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,577 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen Alley | $55,765 | 1 |
| Bodhi Craft Bar Thai Bistro | $55,600 | 2 |
| J J J H LLC, INC. | $52,634 | 4 |
| Fogo de Chao Holdings inc | $52,250 | 134 |
| CRYSTAL CATERING LLC | $50,565 | 1 |
| J J J & H LLC, INC. | $46,093 | 4 |
| COLUMBIA SUSSEX CORPORATION | $36,712 | 1 |
| COLUMBIA PROPERTIES INDIANAPOLIS, LP | $36,712 | 1 |
| MARU-NURI INC | $35,818 | 1 |
| THAI & GO LLC | $33,280 | 4 |
| EXPRESS CHINA RESTAURANT INC | $27,362 | 3 |
| ADJ, LLC dba The Fried Egg Restaurant & Cafe | $26,416 | 1 |
| THAI GO LLC | N/A | 1 |
| NOEL STUDIO INC. | N/A | 3 |
| Capri Grainger Incorporated | N/A | 2 |
| La Bamba 500, INC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks
New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Indiana
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Indiana?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Indiana is $41,476 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Indiana a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Indiana earns 16% less than the national median of $49,358, or $45,577 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.