SOC code 35-1011
There have been 48 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Chefs and Head Cooks on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 72.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $95,764. The top sponsor is A Perfect Union, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
27 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Chefs and Head Cooks. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Perfect Union | 4 | 100.0% | $118,000 | NY | New York |
| Bridgewater Associates | 3 | 66.7% | $107,245 | CT | Westport |
| Food Imagineering USA | 3 | 100.0% | $70,000 | CA | Healdsburg |
| Spoon Company | 3 | 33.3% | $60,320 | TX | Austin |
| 246 Spring Street Dining NY | 2 | 50.0% | $69,930 | NY | New York |
| Cetrella | 2 | 0.0% | $99,999 | CA | Los Altos |
| First Virtual Group | 2 | 100.0% | $81,349 | CA | Woodside |
| Flinders Lane CT | 2 | 100.0% | $79,000 | CT | Stamford |
| Grandmaster Recorders | 2 | 100.0% | $87,500 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Ink USA | 2 | 50.0% | $125,000 | FL | Miami Beach |
| LA Roche Lebanese Cuisine | 2 | 50.0% | $44,200 | TN | Memphis |
| Lho | 2 | 100.0% | $105,940 | FL | Orlando |
| Markys | 2 | 100.0% | $92,500 | NY | New York |
| Stamford Canal F B Management | 2 | 0.0% | $102,315 | CT | Stamford |
| Sur Organization | 2 | 0.0% | $115,000 | NY | New York |
| Touch The Table Hospitality | 2 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NY | Brooklyn |
| 103W77 Partners | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | NY | New York |
| 1924 | 1 | 100.0% | $63,170 | NY | Brooklyn |
| A Halibut | 1 | 100.0% | $58,531 | NY | New York |
| Culinary Enterprises | 1 | 100.0% | $77,085 | CA | Capitola |
| Fortineav | 1 | 100.0% | $40,000 | TX | Houston |
| Helu Pavlova | 1 | 100.0% | $72,301 | NY | New York |
| Kid A | 1 | 100.0% | $58,531 | NY | New York |
| Mquity | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | NY | New York |
| Neuehouse Management | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| The Grove Club | 1 | 0.0% | $150,000 | TN | College Grove |
| Winklevoss Capital Management | 1 | 100.0% | $160,000 | NY | New York |
Top states
Where Chefs and Head Cooks E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 19 (39.6%) | $115,000 |
| CA | 11 (22.9%) | $81,349 |
| CT | 7 (14.6%) | $80,517 |
| FL | 4 (8.3%) | $125,000 |
| TX | 4 (8.3%) | $56,160 |
| TN | 3 (6.3%) | $44,200 |
Top cities
Cities where Chefs and Head Cooks E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 16 | $107,500 |
| Stamford | CT | 4 | $79,000 |
| Austin | TX | 3 | $60,320 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 3 | $125,000 |
| Healdsburg | CA | 3 | $70,000 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 3 | $95,000 |
| Westport | CT | 3 | $107,245 |
| Los Altos | CA | 2 | $99,999 |
| Memphis | TN | 2 | $44,200 |
| Miami Beach | FL | 2 | $125,000 |
| Orlando | FL | 2 | $105,940 |
| Woodside | CA | 2 | $81,349 |
| Capitola | CA | 1 | $77,085 |
| College Grove | TN | 1 | $150,000 |
| Houston | TX | 1 | $40,000 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Executive Chef | 15 |
| Executive Pastry Chef | 7 |
| Chef de Cuisine | 5 |
| Culinary artist | 3 |
| chef and head cook | 2 |
| Lebanese Kitchen Chef & Manegment | 2 |
| Head Chef | 2 |
| EXECUTIVE CHEF | 2 |
| Culinary Director | 2 |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 2 |
| sous chef | 1 |
| chef de la cuisine | 1 |
| Sous Chef | 1 |
| Corporate Chef | 1 |
| Chef and head cook | 1 |
| CHEF. | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Chefs and Head Cooks. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 5 | 100.0% | $78,000 | |
| FY2021 | 7 | 85.7% | $95,000 | |
| FY2022 | 5 | 60.0% | $80,000 | |
| FY2023 | 11 | 63.6% | $100,000 | |
| FY2024 | 8 | 50.0% | $115,000 | |
| FY2025 | 8 | 75.0% | $81,349 | |
| FY2026 | 4 | 100.0% | $121,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Chefs and Head Cooks have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 48 Labor Condition Application filings for Chefs and Head Cooks on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 72.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Chefs and Head Cooks on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Chefs and Head Cooks on the E-3 visa is $95,764, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Chefs and Head Cooks on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Chefs and Head Cooks are: A Perfect Union (4 filings), Bridgewater Associates (3 filings), Food Imagineering USA (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa chefs and head cooks based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Chefs and Head Cooks are based in: NY (19 filings), CA (11 filings), CT (7 filings).
Can Australians work as chefs and head cooks on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Chefs and Head Cooks is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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