OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Head Cook
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsHead Cook insights
Total filings44All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$47,13319 eligible salary records
Employer names28Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$42,286–$54,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 20252 filings— median · n=0
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$25k–$50kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 19 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Head Cook20
$42,286 median · n=7 eligible
Chef And Head Cook6
$61,000 median · n=3 eligible
Chef (Head Cook)4
$47,000 median · n=3 eligible
Executive Sous Chef (Chefs And Head Cooks)4
$45,700 median · n=2 eligible
Pastry Sous Chef (Chefs And Head Cooks)3
— median · n=0 eligible
Sous Chef (Chefs And Head Cooks)2
$35,745 median · n=2 eligible
Assistant Kitchen Manager (Chefs And Head Cooks)1
$47,500 median · n=1 eligible
Chefs And Head Cooks1
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
New York, NY8
$42,900 median · n=1 eligible
Washington Dc, DC4
— median · n=0 eligible
Suwanee, GA3
$47,000 median · n=3 eligible
Aurora, COLORADO2
— median · n=0 eligible
Birmingham, AL2
— median · n=0 eligible
Danville, VA2
— median · n=0 eligible
Destin, FLORIDA2
$54,000 median · n=1 eligible
San Carlos, CA2
$47,133 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
61.4%Certified LCAs
Certified27 61.4%
Denied16 36.4%
Certified - Withdrawn1 2.3%
Denominator: all 44 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Shoto Dc LLC5
$54,000 median · n=1 eligible
Atlanta Imports Inc3
$47,000 median · n=3 eligible
Mimmo'S By Clemenza'S, LLC3
$57,500 median · n=2 eligible
The Dinex Group, LLC3
— median · n=0 eligible
Anis LLC2
$42,286 median · n=2 eligible
Bogazici, Inc2
$47,133 median · n=1 eligible
De L'Eau LLC2
— median · n=0 eligible
Marimba!, LLC2
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$47,133Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$36,487
25th percentile$42,286
Median (50th)$47,133
75th percentile$54,000
90th percentile$61,600
n=19 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
44 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Firin &Event Venue | Head Cook | $20I-200-25081-796366 Reported wage: $20–$25 / hour Annualized: $41,600 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-24 Employment end: 2027-05-01 Worker positions: 1 | Huber Heights, OH | 03/22/2025 | 05/01/2025 |
| Born Famous Management And Consultancy Entertainment LLC | Chef/Head Cook | $20I-200-25045-693508 Reported wage: $20–$25 / hour Annualized: $41,600 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-18 Employment end: 2026-07-22 Worker positions: 1 | Las Vegas, NV | 02/14/2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| Mimmo'S By Clemenza'S, LLC | Chef And Head Cook | $61,000I-200-24177-146465 Reported wage: $61,000–$68,000 / year Annualized: $61,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-02 Employment end: 2027-09-01 Worker positions: 1 | Destin, FL | 06/25/2024 | 11/01/2024 |
| Shoto Dc LLC | Head Cook | $54,000I-200-24166-112630 Reported wage: $54,000 / year Annualized: $54,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-24 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 06/14/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| De L'Eau LLC | Head Cook | $18.16I-200-24162-090960 Reported wage: $18.16–$20 / hour Annualized: $37,773 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-17 Employment end: 2027-09-02 Worker positions: 2 | Danville, VA | 06/10/2024 | 09/02/2024 |
| De L'Eau LLC | Head Cook | $18.2I-200-24141-015111 Reported wage: $18.2–$20 / hour Annualized: $37,856 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-23 Employment end: 2027-09-02 Worker positions: 2 | Danville, VA | 05/20/2024 | 09/02/2024 |
| Atlanta Imports Inc. | Chef (Head Cook) | $55,000I-200-24092-842686 Reported wage: $55,000–$60,000 / year Annualized: $55,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-08 Employment end: 2027-09-11 Worker positions: 1 | Suwanee, GA | 04/01/2024 | 09/12/2024 |
| La-Moon La-Mai LLC | Head Cooks | $35,000I-200-23183-161907 Reported wage: $35,000–$45,000 / year Annualized: $35,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-07-05 Employment end: 2026-08-30 Worker positions: 4 | Panama City, FL | 07/01/2023 | 09/01/2023 |
| Shoto Dc LLC | Head Cook | $45I-200-23151-065662 Reported wage: $45–$55 / hour Annualized: $93,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-07 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Washington Dc, DC | 05/31/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Shoto Dc LLC | Head Cook | $45I-200-23146-058534 Reported wage: $45–$55 / hour Annualized: $93,600 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-30 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Washington Dc, DC | 05/26/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Shoto Dc LLC | Head Cook | $45I-200-23146-058537 Reported wage: $45–$55 / hour Annualized: $93,600 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-30 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Washington Dc, DC | 05/26/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Shoto Dc LLC | Head Cook | $45I-200-23144-050938 Reported wage: $45–$55 / hour Annualized: $93,600 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-26 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Washington Dc, DC | 05/24/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Riviera Dining Group Inc. | Chef And Head Cook | $51,792I-200-23053-792691 Reported wage: $51,792 / year Annualized: $51,792 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-02-27 Employment end: 2025-03-19 Worker positions: 1 | Winter Park, FL | 02/22/2023 | 03/20/2023 |
| Nbla173, LLC | Head Cook | $25I-200-22144-205254 Reported wage: $25 / hour Annualized: $52,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-01 Employment end: 2025-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 05/24/2022 | 07/01/2022 |
| Nbla173, LLC | Head Cook | $25I-200-22144-206148 Reported wage: $25 / hour Annualized: $52,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-01 Employment end: 2025-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 05/24/2022 | 07/01/2022 |
| Eggs Hungers Group LLC | Head Cook | $40,040I-200-22131-160936 Reported wage: $40,040 / year Annualized: $40,040 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-12 Employment end: 2025-10-09 Worker positions: 1 | New Jersey, NJ | 05/11/2022 | 10/10/2022 |
| Atlanta Imports Inc | Chef (Head Cook) | $47,000I-200-21215-498046 Reported wage: $47,000–$47,500 / year Annualized: $47,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-08-10 Employment end: 2024-09-11 Worker positions: 1 | Suwanee, GA | 08/03/2021 | 09/12/2021 |
| Heaven Spice USA LLC | Chef And Head Cooks | $64,000I-200-21139-325429 Reported wage: $64,000–$65,000 / year Annualized: $64,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-05-26 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | S Plainfield, NJ | 05/19/2021 | 10/01/2021 |
| Blue Bell USA LLC | Chef And Head Cook | $69,000I-200-21139-325521 Reported wage: $69,000–$70,000 / year Annualized: $69,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-05-26 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Parsippany, NJ | 05/19/2021 | 10/01/2021 |
| Atlanta Imports Inc | Chef (Head Cook) | $47,000I-200-21109-237705 Reported wage: $47,000–$47,500 / year Annualized: $47,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-04-26 Employment end: 2022-09-11 Worker positions: 1 | Suwanee, GA | 04/19/2021 | 09/12/2021 |
| Bogazici, Inc | Head Cook | $47,133I-200-21099-211257 Reported wage: $47,133–$47,200 / year Annualized: $47,133 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-04-16 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Carlos, CA | 04/09/2021 | 10/01/2021 |
| Bogazici, Inc | Head Cook | $47,133I-200-21096-200195 Reported wage: $47,133–$47,200 / year Annualized: $47,133 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-04-08 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Carlos, CA | 04/06/2021 | 10/01/2021 |
| Mimmo'S By Clemenza'S, LLC | Chef And Head Cook | $54,000I-200-19206-601293 Reported wage: $54,000 / year Annualized: $54,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-07-31 Employment end: 2022-10-19 Worker positions: 1 | Destin, FLORIDA | 07/25/2019 | 10/20/2019 |
| Mimmo'S By Clemenza'S, LLC | Chef And Head Cook | $52,000I-200-19089-156292 Reported wage: $52,000 / year Annualized: $52,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-06-26 Employment end: 2022-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Destin, FLORIDA | 06/21/2019 | 08/01/2019 |
| Oriole LLC | Head Cook | $40,581I-200-19078-401797 Reported wage: $40,581 / year Annualized: $40,581 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-03-27 Employment end: 2022-09-17 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, ILLINOIS | 03/21/2019 | 09/18/2019 |
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