How much does a chef and head cook make in Ohio?
$53,990a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Ohio. That is $25.96 an hour or $4,499 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.96
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,370Median: $53,990Highest 10%: $89,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $53,990 | $25.96 | |
| 75th | $74,130 | $35.64 | |
| 90th | $89,960 | $43.25 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sandusky, OH | $67,190 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,830 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,020 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,620 |
| Akron, OH | $55,060 |
| Wheeling, WV | $54,400 |
| Youngstown, OH | $53,570 |
| Huntington, WV | $53,240 |
| Toledo, OH | $50,790 |
| Canton, OH | $49,730 |
| Dayton, OH | $47,580 |
| Lima, OH | $45,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 40. Maine | $57,010 |
| 41. Texas | $56,080 |
| 42. Mississippi | $54,850 |
| 43. Ohio | $53,990 |
| 44. Alaska | $52,190 |
| 45. Indiana | $52,190 |
| 46. Idaho | $52,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $25.96 ($53,990 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $53,990 against $62,470 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Ohio rank for chef and head cook pay?
Ohio ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays chef and head cooks the most?
Sandusky, OH, with a median of $67,190 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.