# SOC 35-1011: Chefs and Head Cooks

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/35-1011

Employers logged 918 certified H-1B applications for Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011) roles, requesting 982 workers. The average offered wage is $54,636/yr, 13% below the BLS national median ($62,470/yr). (2025, SOC 35-1011) The largest filers are The Dinex Group LLC, Amber India Corporation and SAI Restaurant Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 918 |
| Total workers | 982 |
| Average offered wage | $55K |
| Average prevailing wage | $47K |
| BLS median wage | $62K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 35-1011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -13% |

## Top employers (of 685)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Dinex Group LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-dinex-group-llc-2446f4ddf7) | 64 | 64 | $61K | $62K |
| [Amber India Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/amber-india-corporation-eb8a78e5b1) | 17 | 17 | $71K | $62K |
| [SAI Restaurant Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sai-restaurant-inc-62894dd80e) | 15 | 15 | $44K | $62K |
| [Alexander's Steakhouse, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/alexanders-steakhouse-inc-588cdb0d62) | 14 | 14 | $48K | $62K |
| [Jai mata inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/jai-mata-inc-3c47062edb) | 14 | 14 | $55K | $62K |
| [Frontera GRILL, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/frontera-grill-inc-5056a6e5e9) | 12 | 12 | $52K | $62K |
| [Amber India Commercial, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/amber-india-commercial-inc-8c420b27c7) | 12 | 12 | $63K | $62K |
| [Rudraaksh LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/rudraaksh-llc-e635e0ed09) | 10 | 10 | $55K | $62K |
| [Kojin SF, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kojin-sf-llc-b0e140ea13) | 10 | 10 | $62K | $62K |
| [2070 Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/2070-inc-296472c954) | 10 | 10 | $24K | $62K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 | 32 | $45K |
| 2011 | 145 | 158 | $45K |
| 2012 | 101 | 106 | $45K |
| 2013 | 93 | 93 | $47K |
| 2014 | 87 | 96 | $49K |
| 2015 | 103 | 111 | $53K |
| 2016 | 54 | 62 | $46K |
| 2017 | 61 | 63 | $47K |
| 2018 | 41 | 43 | $63K |
| 2019 | 27 | 27 | $54K |
| 2020 | 18 | 18 | $53K |
| 2021 | 26 | 30 | $57K |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | $64K |
| 2023 | 29 | 32 | $62K |
| 2024 | 36 | 42 | $65K |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | $60K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 179 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 154 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 77 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 49 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 46 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 43 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 37 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 32 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 27 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 25 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 22 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 15 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 15 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [West Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wv) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/35-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=35-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=35-1011


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.