The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Akron, OH is $53,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,500.
Pay spans roughly $38,900 at the 10th percentile to $97,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.59 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as chefs and head cooks in Akron, OH.
| Median (annual) | $53,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.59 |
| 10th percentile | $38,900 |
| 90th percentile | $97,640 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.