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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Ohio
- Sandusky$72,320
- Cleveland$64,950
- Columbus$64,340
- Akron$61,880
- Cincinnati$60,450
- Canton$58,540
- Toledo$58,270
- Youngstown$55,160
- Dayton$54,670
- Lima$52,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | $72,320 | $67,190 | $53,760 | $57,256 | 89 |
| Cleveland | $64,950 | $57,020 | $47,570 | $51,400 | 94 |
| Columbus | $64,340 | $59,830 | $47,010 | $50,941 | 95 |
| Akron | $61,880 | $55,060 | $47,700 | $49,094 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $60,450 | $56,620 | $46,300 | $48,443 | 95 |
| Canton | $58,540 | $49,730 | $43,330 | $46,586 | 89 |
| Toledo | $58,270 | $50,790 | $42,950 | $46,383 | 91 |
| Youngstown | $55,160 | $53,570 | $44,040 | $43,909 | 87 |
| Dayton | $54,670 | $47,580 | $41,210 | $43,679 | 93 |
| Lima | $52,320 | $45,270 | $38,040 | $42,438 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Sandusky's local income tax (1.25%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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