Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median Salary

$59,190

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.46

per hour

Employment

200

in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

vs. National Avg

-5.3%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA pays 5.3% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Salary Distribution in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

10th

$39,740

25th

$42,700

Median

$59,190

75th

$76,980

90th

$96,130

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).