salary$37,060 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,580per year
Jobs in the area8,190people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Cleveland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 41.3% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Cleveland, OH area is $37,060 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $27,790 and $45,580.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 41.3% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.