DOL Median (Utah)
$42,765
vs National
-13.4%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,439
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,765
-13.4% 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 Utah earns $42,765 in nominal terms, which is 13.4% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,439 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Utah
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CHEFS CHOICE, LLC | $60,091 | 1 |
| SUSHI YA DRAPER INC | $49,130 | 1 |
| Everest Curry Kitchen, LLC | $49,130 | 1 |
| L & P FOOD COURT INC | $48,090 | 1 |
| NEW GOLDEN DRAGON RESTAURANT INC | $48,090 | 1 |
| Saigon Cafe | $47,486 | 1 |
| Itto Sushi LLC | $46,904 | 1 |
| Mings Garden Inc | $46,904 | 4 |
| JJJ Express.LLC | $46,904 | 1 |
| Red Dragon Bistro, Inc. dba Red Dragon Chinese Bis | $46,634 | 1 |
| JANBO EXPRESS | $46,634 | 4 |
| Mandarin Garden Weng LLC | $46,500 | 1 |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Cuisine Restaurant, Inc. | $45,718 | 4 |
| GRUMPY INC DBA LAS ISLITAS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT | $45,718 | 2 |
| Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant | $44,898 | 2 |
| Sham Inc dba Tandoori Oven | $44,658 | 2 |
| Wang Tao Inc; DBA King Buffet | $44,554 | 2 |
| Asian Star Food Services, LLC | $42,765 | 2 |
| Red Maple Chinese Restaurant | $42,765 | 8 |
| TORINO CATERING, LLC | $41,600 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks
New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Utah
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · $240,000Orthodontists · $205,000Petroleum Engineers · $184,500Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $170,000Dentists, All Other Specialists · $150,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Utah?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Utah is $42,765 based on 41 DOL filings.
Is Utah a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Utah earns 13.4% less than the national median of $49,358, or $41,439 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.