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Hospitality · California

Chef / Head Cook Salary in California (2025)

Estimated pay for Chef / Head Cooks working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.

$78,000
Annual in CA
$37.5/hr
Hourly Rate
$6,500
Monthly
$1,500
Weekly

California vs. National Median

$78,000
California
$56,520
National Median
+$21,480 (+38%) vs. national

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