Local Salary Data

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Rhode Island

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$39,894
3 filings
DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$39,894
vs National
-19.2%
National: $49,358
BLS 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

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Heng-D LLC$53,9141
VIA VIA INC.$39,8941
GRACIE'S VENTURES INC$35,7551
STANFIELD CORPORATIONN/A1
Teriyaki House, IncN/A1
SHOREHAM, INC.N/A2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.