U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Chief Cook

Job-title file

Chief Cook

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

18 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $58,244, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $58,244
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,586$59,078+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Chief Cook beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $58,244 ranks #2 of 2. See Chief Cook across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$155,824 · 5

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Same department

Other job titles in Department of Commerce

Able Seaman 98
Accounting 344
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 79
Administrative Officer 219
Auditing 117
Biological Science Technician 74
Budget Analysis 405
Cartography 146
Chemistry 298
Civil Engineering 72
Computer Science 346
Consumer Safety 95
Contracting 479
Data Science Series 85
Design Patent Examining 413
Ecology 81
Economist 567
Electronics Engineering 303
Electronics Technical 486
Emergency Management Specialist 72
Engineering Technical 181
Financial Administration and Program 308
Fish and Wildlife Administration 94
Fish Biology 786
General Arts and Information 183
General Attorney 1,822
General Business and Industry 826
General Engineering 306
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 945
General Physical Science 1,354
Geography 174
Grants Management 199
Human Resources Management 612
Hydrology 303
Information Technology Management 3,647
Legal Instruments Examining 161
Management and Program Analysis 2,472
Materials Engineering 96
Mathematical Statistics 456
Mechanical Engineering 171
Meteorological Technician 152
Meteorology 2,615
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,578
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,957
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 107
Oceanography 172
Paralegal Specialist 157
Patent Administration 475
Patent Attorney 319
Patent Examining 10,759
Physical Science Technician 132
Physics 462
Program Management 393
Public Affairs 147
Security Administration 180
Social Science 87
Statistical Assistant 453
Statistics 1,687
Support Services Administration 99
Trade Specialist 609

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jacqueline Goggins

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$59,130

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $57,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,130
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,667
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,667
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Jacqueline Goggins holds the role of Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,130. Their pay grade is 01.

Mitchell Schopen

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,976

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,976
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Mitchell Schopen works as a Chief Cook for Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. Mitchell earned $58,976 in 2026. Their pay grade is 01.

Julius Wright

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,976

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,976
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

At Department of Commerce, Julius Wright serves as a Chief Cook based in Norfolk, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,976. They are classified at grade 05.

Patrick Miller

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,955

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,955
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: Logan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Patrick Miller is a Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Charleston, South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $58,955. They are classified at grade 01.

Anthony Johnson

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,829

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,829
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

At Department of Commerce, Anthony Johnson serves as a Chief Cook based in Norfolk, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,829. They are classified at grade 01.

Dana Reid

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,829

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,829
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Pascagoula
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 281900059
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Dana Reid works as a Chief Cook for Department of Commerce based in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dana earned $58,829 in 2026. Their pay grade is 01.

Nicholas Talley

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,683

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,683
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Alexander

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Nicholas Talley holds the role of Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,683. Their pay grade is 01.

Aceton Burke

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,244

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,244
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Aceton Burke is a Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $58,244. They are classified at grade 01.

Angela Parker

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,244

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,244
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Angela Parker holds the role of Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,244. Their pay grade is 01.

Charles Parsons

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,244

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,244
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Pascagoula
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 281900059
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Charles Parsons holds the role of Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Pascagoula, Mississippi. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,244. Their pay grade is 01.

Sonny Joseph

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,244

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,244
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

At Department of Commerce, Sonny Joseph serves as a Chief Cook based in Newport, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,244. They are classified at grade 01.

Duncan Flinn

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,244

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,244
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Mccorquodale

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Duncan Flinn is a Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Newport, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $58,244. They are classified at grade 01.

Joshua Saw

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,244

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,244
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Jack

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,244
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Joshua Saw holds the role of Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Newport, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,244. Their pay grade is 01.

Ashley Pape

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$57,667

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $57,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,667
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Pascagoula
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,667
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,667
Duty Station Code: 281900059
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Ashley Pape holds the role of Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Pascagoula, Mississippi. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,667. Their pay grade is 01.

Arlene Beahm

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$56,586

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $56,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,586
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Ketchikan
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Catherine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,586
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,586
Duty Station Code: 021250130
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Arlene Beahm holds the role of Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Ketchikan, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,586. Their pay grade is 01.

Melissa Mccartney

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$56,586

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $56,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,586
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Pascagoula
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,586
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,586
Duty Station Code: 281900059
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Melissa Mccartney is a Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Pascagoula, Mississippi. 2024 total compensation came to $56,586. They are classified at grade 05.

Denzil Simons

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$56,586

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $56,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,586
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,586
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,586
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Denzil Simons works as a Chief Cook for Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. Denzil earned $56,586 in 2024. Their pay grade is 01.

Brent Townsend

Chief Cook/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$56,586

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $56,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,586
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,586
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,586
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 9971

Brent Townsend is a Chief Cook at Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $56,586. They are classified at grade 01.