Chef Salary in Ohio (2026)
$25.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,793/year ($3,733/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 43rd of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 4,000 Chef jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $53,990 a year — though pay ranges from $38,370 for newcomers to $89,960 at the top.
Chef pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,000 Chef jobs in Ohio (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Chef salary of $53,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,793 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $53,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,299 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,130 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$768 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,793 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,733 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Ohio?
- The median Chef salary in Ohio is $53,990 per year ($25.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,760 and $74,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $53,990, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $44,793 per year ($3,733 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,000 Chef jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.