DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$46,925
vs National
-4.9%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,881
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,925
-4.9% 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 SANTA MONICA, CA earns $46,925 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,881 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PKK, INC | $54,018 | 1 |
| Taras Himalayan Cuisine 3 INC. | $52,270 | 1 |
| YK INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $47,528 | 1 |
| L.A. PUGLIA LLC | $46,925 | 1 |
| NOMA SUSHI, INC. | $45,448 | 1 |
| Main Men Inc. | $40,747 | 2 |
| SNUG HARBOR INC | N/A | 1 |
| FORMA GROUP LLC DBA FORMA RESTAURANT | N/A | 1 |
| PKK, INC. DBA LIBRARY ALEHOUSE | N/A | 1 |
| KDFMC | N/A | 2 |
| SY1, LP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $46,925 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 4.9% less than the national median of $49,358, or $33,881 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.