DOL Median (Kentucky)
$28,000
vs National
-43.3%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,140
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$28,000
-43.3% 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 Kentucky earns $28,000 in nominal terms, which is 43.3% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,140 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KENTUCKY LANDMARK HOTELS, LLC | $28,000 | 1 |
| GXS INVESTMENT CORP. (DBA MAX ORIENT RESTAURANT) | N/A | 1 |
| EL NOPAL MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT | N/A | 1 |
| HELEN WONG INC. | N/A | 1 |
| SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Kentucky?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Kentucky is $28,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Kentucky earns 43.3% less than the national median of $49,358, or $30,140 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.