Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in California
State-level pay data with comparison to the national median.
California median
$61,330
~$29/hr
National median
$62,470
California pays 2% less than national average
Top metros in California
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $79,020 |
| Napa, CA | $78,960 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $73,570 |
| Salinas, CA | $72,440 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69,990 |
Other states
Chefs and Head Cooks jobs in California
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Find jobs in California →Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.