salary$36,030 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,420per year
Jobs in the area2,820people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Akron?
Expensive. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 37.6% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Akron, OH area is $36,030 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,860 and $44,420.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 37.6% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Akron, OH metro area.