DOL Median (New Jersey)
$49,451
vs National
+0.2%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,492
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,451
+0.2% 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 New Jersey earns $49,451 in nominal terms, which is 0.2% above the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,492 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| D&G LLC dba Royal Warsaw | $69,680 | 1 |
| SUSHI HOUSE LLC | $67,500 | 1 |
| CAFFE LAMBERTI, INC. | $66,789 | 1 |
| ASTOR CHOCOLATE | $65,000 | 1 |
| TBD INC. | $65,000 | 5 |
| SIAM GARDEN LLC | $61,131 | 4 |
| New Tabaq Inc | $60,278 | 2 |
| Banglore Express Inc | $59,550 | 1 |
| Midori Food, Inc. | $54,912 | 1 |
| EVINOS CORP.,DBA LUCIEN'S MANOR | $52,531 | 3 |
| CANOE BROOK COUNTRY CLUB | $50,000 | 1 |
| GOH GROUP LLC | $48,901 | 1 |
| TWIN OAKS LLC | $43,493 | 5 |
| GOLA SIZZLER, INC. | $43,274 | 4 |
| YASMEENA CORPORATION | $42,495 | 2 |
| AKAIBANA RESTAURANT, INC. | $41,038 | 6 |
| DEVSTUTI | $38,230 | 3 |
| MMP OAKTREE LLC | $38,230 | 1 |
| Ramen Setagaya, Inc. | $29,931 | 2 |
| ROGACIANO VILLA | 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 New Jersey
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in New Jersey?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in New Jersey is $49,451 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in New Jersey earns 0.2% more than the national median of $49,358, or $43,492 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.