DOL Median (SACRAMENTO, CA)
$52,645
vs National
+6.7%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,011
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,645
+6.7% 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 SACRAMENTO, CA earns $52,645 in nominal terms, which is 6.7% above the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,011 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SACRAMENTO, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Garden of Sacramento 888, Inc. | $58,656 | 11 |
| USCA Business Services, inc | $52,645 | 4 |
| Adamos | $30,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in SACRAMENTO, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in SACRAMENTO, CA is $52,645 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is SACRAMENTO, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in SACRAMENTO, CA earns 6.7% more than the national median of $49,358, or $38,011 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.