How much does a Cook make in Ohio?

The median Cook salary in Ohio is $35,540 per year ($17.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,520 and $37,920.

What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Ohio?

On the median salary of $35,540, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $30,475 per year ($2,540 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.

How many Cook jobs are there in Ohio?

BLS counts 46,910 Cook jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Cook Salary in Ohio (2026)

$35,540 /year median

$17.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,475/year ($2,540/month) for a single filer

Cook pay range in Ohio

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$27,590	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$29,520	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$35,540	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$37,920	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$44,940	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 46,910 Cook jobs in Ohio (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).

Gross vs. take-home in Ohio

A median Cook salary of $35,540 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 $30,475 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.

Gross (median)	$35,540
Federal income tax	−$2,085
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,719
Ohio state income tax	−$261
Take-home (annual)	$30,475
Take-home (monthly)	$2,540

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cook make in Ohio?: The median Cook salary in Ohio is $35,540 per year ($17.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,520 and $37,920.
What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Ohio?: On the median salary of $35,540, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $30,475 per year ($2,540 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
How many Cook jobs are there in Ohio?: BLS counts 46,910 Cook jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Cooks

Washington $46,800 District of Columbia $46,130 Massachusetts $45,600 Hawaii $45,420 Vermont $45,390 Maine $45,290 California $44,880 New York $43,680

Other salaries in Ohio

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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.