Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in California
Average Chefs and Head Cooks salary data for California based on BLS occupational employment statistics.
Median Annual Salary
$66,780
In California
Salary Range
$45,500 – $100,580
10th–90th percentile
vs. National Average
+9.5%
Above national avg
National Comparison
The national median salary for a Chefs and Head Cooks is $60,990. In California, the median is $66,780 — 9.5% higher than the national average.