DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$44,866
vs National
-9.1%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,931
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,866
-9.1% 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 Pennsylvania earns $44,866 in nominal terms, which is 9.1% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,931 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FLR HOLDINGS LLC | $60,600 | 3 |
| MANAKEESH CAFE BAKERY | $60,000 | 2 |
| SUNNY JAPANESE FOOD & PIZZA | $57,835 | 2 |
| SUSHI LAND, INC. | $56,857 | 2 |
| AZIE, INC. | $56,077 | 1 |
| BLUE FIN RESTAURANT INC. | $51,854 | 3 |
| HONG KONG RUBY LLC | $43,597 | 5 |
| HONG KONG CHEF A3 LLC | $43,597 | 2 |
| Hong Kong Chef IX | $43,191 | 2 |
| AUDREY CLAIRE CORPORATION | $34,923 | 1 |
| Katouna Inc. | $34,923 | 1 |
| Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant Inc. | $28,750 | 1 |
| SAIKRUPA CORPORATION | $18,803 | 1 |
| Paris Baguette Inc | N/A | 1 |
| Cho & So Inc | N/A | 1 |
| J.H.S.K. INC. | N/A | 1 |
| COMMERCE DUJOUR CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| MARO ENTERPRISES INC | N/A | 1 |
| FIVE STAR SUPERMARKET, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| SOHNJI LLC | 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 Pennsylvania
Cardiologists · $643,739Dermatologists · $600,000Anesthesiologists · $462,500Neurologists · $400,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $285,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Pennsylvania?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Pennsylvania is $44,866 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Pennsylvania earns 9.1% less than the national median of $49,358, or $46,931 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.