The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Cleveland, OH is $57,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,850.
Pay spans roughly $36,830 at the 10th percentile to $97,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.50 per hour. An estimated 1,010 people work as chefs and head cooks in Cleveland, OH.
| Median (annual) | $57,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.50 |
| 10th percentile | $36,830 |
| 90th percentile | $97,920 |
| Employment | 1,010 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.