DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$39,894
vs National
-19.2%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,038
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,894
-19.2% 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 Rhode Island earns $39,894 in nominal terms, which is 19.2% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,038 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Heng-D LLC | $53,914 | 1 |
| VIA VIA INC. | $39,894 | 1 |
| GRACIE'S VENTURES INC | $35,755 | 1 |
| STANFIELD CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| Teriyaki House, Inc | N/A | 1 |
| SHOREHAM, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Rhode Island
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Rhode Island?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Rhode Island is $39,894 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Rhode Island earns 19.2% less than the national median of $49,358, or $36,038 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.