DOL Median (California)
$21,424
vs National
+27.8%
National: $16,765BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$15,469
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$21,424
+27.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$16,765
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Fast Food in California earns $21,424 in nominal terms, which is 27.8% above the national average of $16,765. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $15,469 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PS Sunnyvale, Inc. dba Vons Chicken Sunnyvale | $37,440 | 3 |
| City Pizzeria | $23,566 | 1 |
| California Steak and Fries | $22,194 | 1 |
| PacPizza,LLC | $21,424 | 39 |
| WEST COAST CONCESSIONS FAIRS INC. | $17,950 | 1 |
| The Coop Pizza, Inc. | $17,867 | 1 |
| MUY PIZZA TEJAS LLC | $16,765 | 187 |
| MUY PIZZA HOUSTON, LLC | $16,744 | 331 |
| MUY PIZZA LLC | $16,744 | 61 |
| Touch Cha Inc dba Hanuman Thai Eatery | N/A | 7 |
| El Rosario DBA Winchells Donut House | N/A | 1 |
| BRENTWOOD SUBWAY INC, | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Cooks, Fast Food
Chicago, IL · $59,000Seymour, CT · $44,200Sunnyvale, CA · $37,440SPRING VALLEY, NE · $35,000Winchester, MA · $34,800Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cooks, Fast Food make in California?
The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in California is $21,424 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Cooks, Fast Food?
A Cooks, Fast Food in California earns 27.8% more than the national median of $16,765, or $15,469 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.