Local Salary Data

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Salem, IN

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

Local Median
$27,362
2 filings
DOL Median (Salem, IN)
$27,362
vs National
-44.6%
National: $49,358
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,068
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$27,362
-44.6% 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 Salem, IN earns $27,362 in nominal terms, which is 44.6% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,068 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Salem, IN

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
EXPRESS CHINA RESTAURANT INC$27,3623

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Salem, IN?

The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Salem, IN is $27,362 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Salem, IN a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?

A Chefs and Head Cooks in Salem, IN earns 44.6% less than the national median of $49,358, or $30,068 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.