Chefs and Head Cooks H1B Salary Data
SOC 35-1011.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Chefs and Head Cooks is $65,000, based on 370 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$65,000
Total H1B Filings
370
Wage Range
$28,600 – $205,000
Prevailing Wage Premium
+10.4% above
Filings at prevailing wage
7%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $54,000
- P50 (median) $65,000
- P75 $78,272
- P90 $100,000
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $65,000.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)16.1%(62)
- Level II30.3%(117)
- Level III28.5%(110)
- Level IV (expert)21.2%(82)
- Unknown3.9%(15)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.57 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×16.7% of filings (62)
- Level II2×31.5% of filings (117)
- Level III3×29.7% of filings (110)
- Level IV (expert)4×22.1% of filings (82)
51.8% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $45,760 · P50 $65,000 · P90 $100,000
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
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Top H1B Employers
| # | Employer | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | blue bell usa | 8 |
| 2 | kojin sf | 8 |
| 3 | shoto dc | 7 |
| 4 | copper point usa | 6 |
| 5 | rezdora | 6 |
Chefs and Head Cooks — H-1B salary summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Chefs and Head Cooks (SOC 35-1011.00) has 370 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $65,000, representing a 10.4% premium above the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation. The top employers were blue bell usa, kojin sf, and shoto dc. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Chefs and Head Cooks?
The median H1B base salary for Chefs and Head Cooks is $65,000, based on 370 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Chefs and Head Cooks roles?
There are 370 H1B LCA filings on record for SOC occupation Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011.00) with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Chefs and Head Cooks?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Chefs and Head Cooks range from $28,600 to $205,000, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Chefs and Head Cooks H1B wages compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Chefs and Head Cooks is 10.4% above the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this SOC occupation.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Chefs and Head Cooks?
The top H1B sponsors for Chefs and Head Cooks are blue bell usa, kojin sf, shoto dc, copper point usa, and rezdora. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Chefs and Head Cooks?
Chefs and Head Cooks is classified under SOC code 35-1011.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Chefs and Head Cooks H1B salary data come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.