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Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$69,130
+3.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$33.24
 
10th Percentile
$37,380
Entry level
90th Percentile
$101,870
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chefs and Head Cooks in California earn between $37,380 and $101,870, with a mean of $69,130. The national average for this role is $66,700.

$69,130 mean
10th Percentile$37,38090th Percentile$101,870

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$69,130
National Average$66,700
Rhode Island$84,860
Hawaii$80,720
District of Columbia$79,660
New York$74,840
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.