Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Ohio
Chefs and Head Cooks in Ohio earn a median of $53,990 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,000
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,370; the top 10% earn over $89,960. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Food Service Managers$62,980 median in Ohio
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,340 median in Ohio
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,110 median in Ohio
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,720 median in Ohio
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,630 median in Ohio
- Cooks, Restaurant$35,540 median in Ohio
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Ohio
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Ohio?
The median is $53,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,370 and the top 10% earn over $89,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.