DOL Median (Washington)
$62,317
vs National
+26.3%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,378
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,317
+26.3% 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 Washington earns $62,317 in nominal terms, which is 26.3% above the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,378 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IKPN ENTERPRISES LLC | $78,894 | 1 |
| CHENPENG LLC | $67,787 | 2 |
| Makotz Corpration | $67,787 | 1 |
| Taste of Japan, LLC dba Shiros Sushi | $67,787 | 1 |
| K LEE GROUP, LLC. DBA EXIT 5 KOREAN BBQ | $67,787 | 2 |
| SKY CITY HOLDINGS COMPANY | $67,579 | 4 |
| BHTJ INVESTMENT INC | $67,579 | 5 |
| JK Restaurant Inc | $66,603 | 1 |
| EVENTUS LLC | $66,165 | 1 |
| J J XIE CORPORATION | $66,040 | 1 |
| Himalayan grill LLC dba Kastoori grill | $62,317 | 2 |
| AMKO SHOGUN, LLC | $62,317 | 2 |
| Suns Inc. | $62,317 | 1 |
| Yangs Family, Corp. | $62,317 | 1 |
| Harrylimi Inc. d/b/a Teriyaki & Pho | $57,616 | 1 |
| Jaesoo Inc | $57,118 | 1 |
| NAAN-N-CURRY LLC | $56,451 | 21 |
| KOTY L JASON LLC | $53,290 | 1 |
| TKH, Inc. d/b/a The Korea House | $53,040 | 1 |
| Lucky Food Inc. | $49,795 | 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 Washington
Cardiologists · $630,174Surgeons, All Other · $460,127Emergency Medicine Physicians · $389,282Physicians, All Other · $228,228Chief Executives · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Washington?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Washington is $62,317 based on 38 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Washington earns 26.3% more than the national median of $49,358, or $54,378 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.