DOL Median (PASADENA, CA)
$47,528
vs National
-3.7%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,316
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,528
-3.7% 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 PASADENA, CA earns $47,528 in nominal terms, which is 3.7% 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 $34,316 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in PASADENA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mezafusion, Inc. dba Kings Row Gastropub | $61,526 | 1 |
| S V Enterprises, Inc. dba Sarkis Pastry | $59,197 | 1 |
| Himalayan Group, Inc. | $59,197 | 7 |
| K&M PASADENA, LLC. | $45,739 | 2 |
| KABUKI RESTAURANTS,INC. | $43,950 | 18 |
| Polkadots Cupcakes, Inc.dba Polkatots Cupcakes | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in PASADENA, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in PASADENA, CA is $47,528 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is PASADENA, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in PASADENA, CA earns 3.7% less than the national median of $49,358, or $34,316 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.