Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay range in Weirton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,620 or more. The middle half of cooks, institution and cafeteria in Weirton earn between $28,340 and $36,150.
- $26K10th
- $28K25th
- $31KMedian
- $36K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,460 | $2,705 | $15.61 |
| Median | $30,850 | $2,571 | $14.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,340 | $2,362 | $13.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,150 | $3,012 | $17.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Weirton vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Cooks, institution and cafeteria in Weirton earn 3% more than the West Virginia average ($31,470) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($38,810). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $37,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $32,460 | $30,850 | $25,960 | $42,620 | 240 |
| West Virginia | $31,470 | $29,740 | $23,820 | $38,470 | 4,420 |
| United States | $38,810 | $37,450 | $28,480 | $49,670 | 441,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary after taxes in Weirton
On the average salary of $32,460, a single filer in Weirton takes home about $27,457 a year, or $2,288 a month and $1,056 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $27,818 | $2,318 |
| Working in WV | $27,457 | $2,288 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Weirton a good place for cooks, institution and cafeteria? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Weirton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $32,460 buys what about $36,462 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Weirton ($45,840). A typical home costs $135,893, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in other West Virginia cities
Weirton ranks 2nd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($33,310).
- Morgantown$33,310
- Weirton$32,460
- Wheeling$32,130
- Beckley$31,360
- Huntington$31,310
- Charleston$30,720
- Parkersburg$30,040
All Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries in West Virginia
Highest-paying cities for cooks, institution and cafeteria
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,770).
- Kahului, HI$57,770
- San Jose, CA$54,290
- Seattle, WA$53,820
- Barnstable, MA$52,850
- San Francisco, CA$52,440
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Weirton: questions
How much do cooks, institution and cafeteria make an hour in Weirton?
$15.61 an hour on average, and $14.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Weirton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cooks, institution and cafeteria take-home pay in Weirton?
About $27,457 a year ($2,288 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,460.
Do cooks, institution and cafeteria earn more in Weirton than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,810).
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 35-2012; area Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH (48260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.31, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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