DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$43,950
vs National
-11%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,733
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,950
-11% 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 Los Angeles, CA earns $43,950 in nominal terms, which is 11% 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 $31,733 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rubys 3rd St LLC | $87,500 | 5 |
| Levy & Amiel Inc. | $59,446 | 1 |
| SHIN'S GROUP , INC | $57,429 | 1 |
| QRS VENTURES LLC | $56,888 | 1 |
| SHOJIN CORPORATION | $54,018 | 1 |
| Francy Inc., dba Pastina Trattoria | $52,270 | 1 |
| Takao Corporation | $52,270 | 1 |
| Fogo de Chao Holdings inc | $52,250 | 134 |
| RAO's Los Angeles, LP | $49,899 | 1 |
| U Turn Seven Corporation | $49,899 | 1 |
| MR. HOLMES, INC. | $49,150 | 2 |
| XLIXE LLC | $47,528 | 1 |
| FISH PLAZA, INC. | $47,528 | 3 |
| SAN YA BBQ, INC. | $47,528 | 1 |
| Jang Enterprise, Inc. | $47,528 | 1 |
| EPARCHY OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON OF LOS ANGELES | $46,925 | 1 |
| Taras Himalayan Cuisine, Inc. | $46,925 | 1 |
| Seong Buk Dong Inc. | $45,448 | 1 |
| A MI JAPANESE RESTAURANT, INC | $44,450 | 2 |
| KABUKI RESTAURANTS,INC. | $43,950 | 18 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Los Angeles, CA is $43,950 based on 49 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Los Angeles, CA earns 11% less than the national median of $49,358, or $31,733 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.