Chefs and Head Cooks wage levels by area
Depending on the area, a Chefs and Head Cooks job reaches Level III at $60,071 to $74,714 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | |||
| $48,194 | $61,444 | $74,714 | $87,964 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | |||
| $41,101 | $55,120 | $69,119 | $83,138 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | |||
| $51,418 | $62,775 | $74,152 | $85,509 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | |||
| $34,320 | $47,196 | $60,071 | $72,946 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | |||
| $41,871 | $54,309 | $66,768 | $79,207 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | |||
| $46,759 | $55,599 | $64,418 | $73,258 |
Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.
What this occupation covers
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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