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Food Prep Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)
$16.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,692/year ($2,474/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,480 Food Prep Worker jobs in Ohio (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $34,530 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 $29,692 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $34,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,964 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,642 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$233 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,692 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,474 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Ohio?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Ohio is $34,530 per year ($16.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,930 and $38,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $34,530, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $29,692 per year ($2,474 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 19,480 Food Prep Worker 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.