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Chief Executives average salary by city in Ohio
- Dayton$282,040
- Cincinnati$281,410
- Cleveland$277,190
- Columbus$240,830
- Akron$239,300
- Toledo$237,300
- Canton$234,050
- Lima$211,000
- Sandusky$200,430
- Youngstown$195,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $282,040 | $210,670 | $124,870 | $189,553 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $281,410 | $207,170 | $129,840 | $191,161 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $277,190 | $199,350 | $124,990 | $186,769 | 94 |
| Columbus | $240,830 | $162,910 | $133,540 | $164,954 | 95 |
| Akron | $239,300 | $172,610 | $103,970 | $164,029 | 93 |
| Toledo | $237,300 | $168,830 | $117,150 | $162,821 | 91 |
| Canton | $234,050 | $145,910 | $86,890 | $160,858 | 89 |
| Lima | $211,000 | $150,740 | $89,850 | $148,496 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $200,430 | $120,030 | $98,020 | $141,662 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $195,530 | $109,730 | $83,060 | $135,276 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); 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 11-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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