Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Salinas, CA
The median chefs and head cooks in Salinas, CA earns $72,440 a year, 16% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,560 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $40,150
- 25th percentile
- $59,190
- Median percentile
- $72,440
- 75th percentile
- $91,380
- 90th percentile
- $111,730
Based on 360 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$54,721 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $72,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,107 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,542 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$5,071 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,560 |
| Every two weeks | $2,105 |
Does it go far here?
$66,433Median pay in Salinas, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 109.0 vs 100).
45%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($2,055 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Salinas, CA
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,610 |
| Registered Nurses | $134,910 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $131,730 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $118,220 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $113,360 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $109,620 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,680 |
| Sales Managers | $103,810 |
All chefs and head cooks salaries · Take-home pay in California