DOL Median (Nebraska)
$60,278
vs National
+22.1%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,385
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,278
+22.1% 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 Nebraska earns $60,278 in nominal terms, which is 22.1% above the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,385 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nebraska
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lima 33 Restaurant | $86,258 | 1 |
| IDEALIZE INC | $84,000 | 2 |
| PB PRINCETON LLC DBA FRESCA BOWL POKE MAHI | $80,000 | 1 |
| FLEUR DE SEL LLC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| GATE KEEPER MANAGEMENT LLC | $79,997 | 1 |
| 32 HY CORP. T/A NEW WONJO | $79,830 | 2 |
| YEE FATT CORP. | $79,352 | 1 |
| GOTHAM INDUSTRIES LLC | $79,352 | 1 |
| EDEN FOOD LLC D/B/A CAFE DUKE | $79,352 | 1 |
| NET COST 18TH AVE LLC | $79,352 | 1 |
| 12 Chairs BYN, LLC | $79,206 | 1 |
| Antiochia Grill dba Oba Grill | $79,206 | 2 |
| AVERY MAIN LUNCHEONETTE, INC | $79,206 | 1 |
| Arlove, 31 LLC | $75,000 | 1 |
| Mira Sushi Inc | $74,464 | 1 |
| Cafe Wine Bar 31 Inc. | $74,464 | 1 |
| Cornettas Restaurant, Inc. | $73,000 | 2 |
| 662 Fulton St. Restaurant Corp. | $72,384 | 1 |
| JDBN LLC DBA DOMODOMO KITCHEN | $72,384 | 2 |
| Sugio LLC | $71,220 | 3 |
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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 Nebraska
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · $280,000Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $249,600Chief Executives · $210,000Models · $208,000Financial Managers · $198,820Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Nebraska?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Nebraska is $60,278 based on 138 DOL filings.
Is Nebraska a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Nebraska earns 22.1% more than the national median of $49,358, or $66,385 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.