DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$56,784
vs National
+15%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,999
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,784
+15% 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 San Jose, CA earns $56,784 in nominal terms, which is 15% 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 $40,999 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GREENFISH CATERING | $75,000 | 2 |
| Amber India Enterprise Inc. | $70,000 | 3 |
| Mizu Sushi Bar and Grill | $56,784 | 3 |
| BK & Co. | $56,784 | 1 |
| AMBER INDIA ENTERPRISES INC. | $43,500 | 2 |
| Kampanard Inc. dba Must be Thai | N/A | 1 |
| SUPER TGI INC | N/A | 1 |
| aMind Solutions, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Samuel and Lucas Food Trucks Company | N/A | 1 |
| ASHA CORNER LLC | N/A | 1 |
| North Village International, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| SJ iDanbi Corp | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in San Jose, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in San Jose, CA is $56,784 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in San Jose, CA earns 15% more than the national median of $49,358, or $40,999 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.