Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in California

Median Salary
$64,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.01
per hour
Employment
31,670
in California
vs. National Avg
+3.2%
National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, California pays 3.2% MORE for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power
$58,266
cost-adjusted value
Cost of Living
110.7
11% above national avg
Rent/Income
42%
Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th
$37,380
25th
$46,320
Median
$64,500
75th
$81,040
90th
$101,870
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).