DOL Median (Torrance, CA)
$45,438
vs National
-7.9%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,807
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,438
-7.9% 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 Torrance, CA earns $45,438 in nominal terms, which is 7.9% 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 $32,807 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Torrance, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TAKEE INTERNATIONAL INC. | $52,270 | 1 |
| Jikisai Inc. | $49,899 | 2 |
| FACTORY SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT.INC | $47,528 | 3 |
| Mitakasa, Inc. | $46,925 | 1 |
| K'S KITCHEN, INC. | $43,950 | 2 |
| Ichimi U.S.A. Inc. | $43,950 | 1 |
| SUSHI BOY, INC. | $42,349 | 2 |
| AMERICAN BRIGHTEST | $40,747 | 1 |
| Iwan, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| TEISHOKUYA OF TOKYO DBA KAGURA | N/A | 1 |
| Matsuura U.S.A., Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Pacific Exchange Distributors LLC | N/A | 1 |
| RAMEN.COM CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| RESTAURANT KOSHIJI | N/A | 2 |
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New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Torrance, CA
Chief Executives · $532,400Financial Managers · $200,000Physicists · $197,808Architectural and Engineering Managers · $175,000Producers and Directors · $158,750Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Torrance, CA?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Torrance, CA is $45,438 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Torrance, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Torrance, CA earns 7.9% less than the national median of $49,358, or $32,807 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.