Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Merced, CA
Median Salary
$57,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.64
per hour
Employment
90
in Merced, CA
vs. National Avg
-8.0%
National: $62,470
📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Merced, CA pays 8.0% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.
Salary Distribution in Merced, CA
10th
$35,140
25th
$42,240
Median
$57,500
75th
$86,830
90th
$98,900
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).