OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Sous Chef
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 recordsSous Chef insights
Total filings80All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$51,02156 eligible salary records
Employer names59Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$44,475–$60,299Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*1 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.
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 56 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Sous Chef48
$55,799 median · n=34 eligible
Executive Sous Chef17
$50,000 median · n=13 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 Sous Chef/Line Cook1
— median · n=0 eligible
Chef De Cuisine, Sous Chef1
$50,000 median · n=1 eligible
Executive Pastry Sous Chef1
$37,440 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
New York, NY16
$46,051 median · n=6 eligible
Washington, DC7
$58,460 median · n=6 eligible
Needham, MA5
$56,722 median · n=5 eligible
Greenwich, CT3
$60,000 median · n=1 eligible
Pocantico Hills, NY3
$88,000 median · n=1 eligible
Anchorage, AK2
$38,000 median · n=2 eligible
Baltimore, MD2
$42,254 median · n=2 eligible
Brooklyn, NY2
$56,098 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
80.0%Certified LCAs
Certified64 80.0%
Certified - Withdrawn8 10.0%
Denied7 8.8%
Withdrawn1 1.3%
Denominator: all 80 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
The Dinex Group, LLC10
$46,051 median · n=4 eligible
Sai Restaurant Inc5
$56,722 median · n=5 eligible
A Modo Mio Inc.2
$50,000 median · n=1 eligible
Aspen Skiing Company2
$55,262 median · n=2 eligible
Bananaleaf F&S LLC2
$86,500 median · n=1 eligible
Blue Hill At Stone Barns, LLC2
$88,000 median · n=1 eligible
C-L Partners (Benu LLC)2
$60,000 median · n=2 eligible
Columbia Sussex Management, LLC2
$38,000 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$51,021Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$35,943
25th percentile$44,475
Median (50th)$51,021
75th percentile$60,299
90th percentile$67,777
n=56 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
80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boca Raton, LLC | Sous Chef | $24.67I-200-25136-987291 Reported wage: $24.67 / hour Annualized: $51,314 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-20 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Boca Raton, FL | 05/16/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Miss Tang Inc. | Executive Sous Chef | $60,000I-200-25174-120409 Reported wage: $60,000–$80,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-30 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Greenwich, CT | 06/23/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Miss Tang Inc. | Executive Sous Chef | $60,000I-200-25171-117960 Reported wage: $60,000–$80,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-23 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Greenwich, CT | 06/20/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Miss Tang | Executive Sous Chef | $60,000I-200-25171-117926 Reported wage: $60,000–$80,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-20 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Greenwich, CT | 06/20/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Omakase Cafe Miami LLC | Executive Sous Chef | $80,000I-200-25160-071226 Reported wage: $80,000 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-16 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Miami, FL | 06/09/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Riam Foods LLC | Sous Chef | $56,098I-200-25160-071760 Reported wage: $56,098–$65,000 / year Annualized: $56,098 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-16 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Brooklyn, NY | 06/09/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Riam Foods LLC | Sous Chef | $56,098I-200-25147-020384 Reported wage: $56,098–$65,000 / year Annualized: $56,098 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-03 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Brooklyn, NY | 05/27/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Stone Barns Restoration Corp | Sous Chef | $88,000I-200-24100-868146 Reported wage: $88,000 / year Annualized: $88,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-16 Employment end: 2027-05-15 Worker positions: 1 | Pocantico Hills, NY | 04/09/2024 | 05/16/2024 |
| Aspen Skiing Company | Sous Chef - 604594.000036 | $63,523I-200-25118-911178 Reported wage: $63,523–$75,254 / year Annualized: $63,523 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-05 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Aspen, CO | 04/28/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Gbc Association | Sous Chef | $20I-200-25078-787826 Reported wage: $20–$28 / hour Annualized: $41,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-26 Employment end: 2025-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Narragansett, RI | 03/19/2025 | 05/01/2025 |
| Delaware North Companies Inc. | Sous Chef | $61,714I-200-25078-788808 Reported wage: $61,714–$84,100 / year Annualized: $61,714 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-26 Employment end: 2027-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Arlington, TX | 03/19/2025 | 09/01/2025 |
| Hd 200 Park LLC | Sous Chef | $28.14I-200-25044-691333 Reported wage: $28.14 / hour Annualized: $58,531 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-21 Employment end: 2027-02-15 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 02/13/2025 | 02/16/2025 |
| Hd 200 Park LLC | Sous Chef | $28.14I-200-25040-678071 Reported wage: $28.14 / hour Annualized: $58,531 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-10 Employment end: 2027-02-15 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 02/09/2025 | 02/16/2025 |
| Gbc Association | Sous Chef | $29.4I-200-25027-644150 Reported wage: $29.4–$30 / hour Annualized: $61,152 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-28 Employment end: 2025-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Narragansett, RI | 01/27/2025 | 05/01/2025 |
| Ft Management, LLC | Executive Sous Chef | $82,000I-200-24235-287406 Reported wage: $82,000–$88,900 / year Annualized: $82,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-29 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 08/22/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Shoto Dc LLC | Executive Sous Chef | $54,000I-200-24166-112317 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 |
| Acrous Corp | Sous Chef | $63,500I-200-24145-032970 Reported wage: $63,500–$63,550 / year Annualized: $63,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-31 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 05/23/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Blue Hill At Stone Barns, LLC | Sous Chef | $88,000I-200-23362-596693 Reported wage: $88,000 / year Annualized: $88,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-01-05 Employment end: 2027-05-15 Worker positions: 1 | Pocantico Hills, NY | 12/28/2023 | 05/16/2024 |
| A Modo Mio Inc. | Executive Sous Chef | $52,354I-200-22082-003570 Reported wage: $52,354 / year Annualized: $52,354 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-12-29 Employment end: 2025-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 03/23/2022 | 08/01/2022 |
| Sai Restaurant Inc | Sous Chef | $60,299I-200-23180-154312 Reported wage: $60,299 / year Annualized: $60,299 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-07-07 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Needham, MA | 06/29/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| La-Moon La-Mai LLC | Sous Chef | $35,000I-200-23183-161927 Reported wage: $35,000 / year Annualized: $35,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-07-06 Employment end: 2026-08-30 Worker positions: 4 | Panama City, FL | 07/01/2023 | 09/01/2023 |
| 3001 Atlantic, LLC | Assistant Sous Chef/Line Cook | $16.5I-200-23177-142940 Reported wage: $16.5–$17 / hour Annualized: $34,320 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-07-03 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Virginia Beach`, VA | 06/26/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Sai Restaurant Inc | Sous Chef | $60,299I-200-23177-144862 Reported wage: $60,299 / year Annualized: $60,299 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-07-03 Employment end: 2026-10-01 Worker positions: 1 | Needham, MA | 06/26/2023 | 10/02/2023 |
| Bananaleaf F&S LLC | Executive Sous Chef | $86,500I-200-23171-127991 Reported wage: $86,500 / year Annualized: $86,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-27 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Monroe Township, NJ | 06/20/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Epicurean Circle Inc. | Sous Chef | $28.14I-200-23165-108335 Reported wage: $28.14 / hour Annualized: $58,531 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-21 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 06/14/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
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