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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Ohio
- Dayton$29,840
- Cincinnati$29,430
- Cleveland$29,390
- Columbus$28,260
- Canton$26,780
- Springfield$26,640
- Lima$26,600
- Akron$26,590
- Mansfield$25,820
- Toledo$25,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $29,840 | $26,950 | $25,390 | $25,039 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $29,430 | $28,930 | $26,520 | $24,937 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $29,390 | $29,120 | $26,760 | $24,701 | 94 |
| Columbus | $28,260 | $25,290 | $23,330 | $24,176 | 95 |
| Canton | $26,780 | $26,300 | $22,650 | $22,994 | 89 |
| Springfield | $26,640 | $25,980 | $23,070 | $22,909 | 90 |
| Lima | $26,600 | $26,210 | $22,700 | $23,116 | 90 |
| Akron | $26,590 | $26,270 | $23,750 | $22,842 | 93 |
| Mansfield | $25,820 | $26,360 | $22,570 | $22,292 | 89 |
| Toledo | $25,010 | $22,560 | $22,260 | $21,580 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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