First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,770 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Cincinnati earn between $59,740 and $92,210.
- $49K10th
- $60K25th
- $76KMedian
- $92K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,910 | $6,409 | $36.98 |
| Median | $75,880 | $6,323 | $36.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,740 | $4,978 | $28.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,210 | $7,684 | $44.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Cincinnati earn 5% more than the Ohio average ($73,300) and about the same as the U.S. average ($76,600). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $74,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $76,910 | $75,880 | $49,200 | $105,770 | 5,930 |
| Ohio | $73,300 | $72,160 | $48,320 | $99,960 | 31,980 |
| United States | $76,600 | $74,450 | $47,130 | $108,750 | 673,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $76,910, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $59,879 a year, or $4,990 a month and $2,303 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $60,659 | $5,055 |
| Working in KY | $60,362 | $5,030 |
| Working in OH | $59,879 | $4,990 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $76,910 buys what about $80,644 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Lima pays the most ($77,900).
All First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Norwich, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,590).
- Norwich, CT$107,590
- Bremerton, WA$106,970
- Baton Rouge, LA$105,960
- Lexington Park, MD$100,730
- Lake Charles, LA$100,470
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make an hour in Cincinnati?
$36.98 an hour on average, and $36.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of production and operating workers take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $59,879 a year ($4,990 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,910. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($76,600).
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 51-1011; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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