The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Columbus, OH is $59,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,500.
Pay spans roughly $40,390 at the 10th percentile to $99,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.76 per hour. An estimated 670 people work as chefs and head cooks in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $59,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.76 |
| 10th percentile | $40,390 |
| 90th percentile | $99,910 |
| Employment | 670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.