DOL Median (Ohio)
$42,401
vs National
-14.1%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,107
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,401
-14.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,358
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Ohio earns $42,401 in nominal terms, which is 14.1% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,107 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Ohio
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Gogi Enterprises, Inc. | $59,000 | 2 |
| LIMITED SERVICE CORPORATION C/O THE ABIGAIL HOUSE | $55,000 | 1 |
| SHN LLC dba Saffron Patch in the Valley | $51,376 | 1 |
| GEORGE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT | $48,000 | 3 |
| KING WAH | $44,637 | 1 |
| LI WAH | $44,000 | 3 |
| Miju Enterprises Inc | $43,722 | 1 |
| The Feve, Ivc. | $43,722 | 1 |
| SOM EXPRESS INC DBA SAKKIQ JAPAN | $40,560 | 1 |
| FALLS MEDITERRANEAN FOOD MART AND GRILL | $40,498 | 1 |
| Troni's Pizza | $40,000 | 1 |
| BELLBROOK THAI INC PENNS THAI GRILLE | $38,000 | 1 |
| TAQUERIA MIXTECA | $31,000 | 1 |
| LITTLE LEBANON, LLC | $29,120 | 3 |
| EASTERN VILLAGE INC | $29,000 | 2 |
| Troy Grille LLC | $28,766 | 1 |
| All Ohio Five Jays Inc. DBA Joes Deli Restaurant | N/A | 1 |
| MARIA FOOD SERVICE LLC | N/A | 2 |
| CURRY N GRILL LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Fusion Japanese Steakhouse LLC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Ohio?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Ohio is $42,401 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Ohio a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Ohio earns 14.1% less than the national median of $49,358, or $45,107 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.