How much does a cook make in Cleveland?
$29,120a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $14.00 an hour or $2,427 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 308
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,490Median: $29,120Highest 10%: $35,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,490 | $11.29 | |
| 25th | $26,760 | $12.87 | |
| Median | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| 75th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 90th | $35,880 | $17.25 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,930 |
| Dayton, OH | $26,950 |
| Mansfield, OH | $26,360 |
| Canton, OH | $26,300 |
| Akron, OH | $26,270 |
| Lima, OH | $26,210 |
| Springfield, OH | $25,980 |
| Columbus, OH | $25,290 |
| Weirton, WV | $23,710 |
| Wheeling, WV | $23,110 |
| Huntington, WV | $22,610 |
| Toledo, OH | $22,560 |
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 $14.00 ($29,120 a year).
Do cooks make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $29,120 against $30,890 nationally, 6% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $26,870, so Cleveland pays 8% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for cook pay?
155 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,880 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.