How much does a cook make in Cleveland?
$22,260a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $10.70 an hour or $1,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.70
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 225 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,260Median: $22,260Highest 10%: $36,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,260 | $10.70 | |
| 25th | $22,260 | $10.70 | |
| Median | $22,260 | $10.70 | |
| 75th | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| 90th | $36,080 | $17.35 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Columbus, OH | $35,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,180 |
| Canton, OH | $31,450 |
| Akron, OH | $31,430 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,350 |
| Dayton, OH | $28,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $27,970 |
| Springfield, OH | $27,600 |
| Wheeling, WV | $27,590 |
| Sandusky, OH | $27,560 |
| Huntington, WV | $26,470 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,700 |
| Cook | $37,060 |
| Cook | $36,930 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,260 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,360 |
| Bartender | $33,470 |
| Food Server | $30,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,400 |
| Dishwasher | $29,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $10.70 ($22,260 a year).
Do cooks make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $22,260 against $35,880 nationally, 38% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $29,290, so Cleveland pays 24% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for cook pay?
225 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,080 or more.
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.