DOL Median (Sunnyvale, CA)
$47,840
vs National
-3.1%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,542
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,840
-3.1% 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 Sunnyvale, CA earns $47,840 in nominal terms, which is 3.1% 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 $34,542 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sunnyvale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NR Enterprises Inc | $104,208 | 1 |
| New Amarin Thai Cuisine | $104,208 | 4 |
| LATTE, INC | $47,840 | 1 |
| Jangtu Restaurant | $45,302 | 1 |
| STELLAR FOODS INC. | $36,000 | 1 |
| AAPPAKADAI Inc | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Sunnyvale, CA is $47,840 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Sunnyvale, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Sunnyvale, CA earns 3.1% less than the national median of $49,358, or $34,542 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.