Local Salary Data

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Sweetwater, TN

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

Local Median
$31,034
1 filings
DOL Median (Sweetwater, TN)
$31,034
vs National
-37.1%
National: $49,358
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,368
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$31,034
-37.1% 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 Sweetwater, TN earns $31,034 in nominal terms, which is 37.1% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,368 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Sweetwater, TN

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Gondolier Steak & Pizza of Sweetwater Inc.$31,0341

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Sweetwater, TN?

The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Sweetwater, TN is $31,034 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Sweetwater, TN a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?

A Chefs and Head Cooks in Sweetwater, TN earns 37.1% less than the national median of $49,358, or $34,368 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.