Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in Cincinnati, OH

10,810 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.32/hour ($36,030/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median line cook salary in Cincinnati, OH is $17.32/hour ($36,030/year), with a typical range of $29,200 to $37,890 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$17.32/hour ($36,030/year)	BLS

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Line Cook pay in Cincinnati, OH

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Cincinnati metro. Half of Line Cooks earn inside that band.

25th$29,200 Median$36,030 75th$37,890 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook). Full Line Cook salary guide →

What is a Line Cook salary in Cincinnati?

The median line cook salary in Cincinnati, OH is $17.32/hour ($36,030/year), with a typical range of $29,200 to $37,890 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 10,810 line cooks employed in the Cincinnati metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in Cincinnati by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Line Cook

Typical mid level band in Cincinnati

Example (illustrative)

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range: $33,327–$44,821
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Line Cook

Typical lead band in Cincinnati

Example (illustrative)

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range: $30,085–$41,578
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Line Cook

Typical staff band in Cincinnati

Example (illustrative)

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range: $31,706–$45,469
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Line Cook

Typical entry level band in Cincinnati

Example (illustrative)

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range: $32,787–$44,821
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Line Cook

Typical senior band in Cincinnati

Example (illustrative)

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range: $31,706–$42,227
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Line Cook Career Ladder — Cincinnati Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Cincinnati’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$25,941
Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$34,228
Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$43,236
Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$52,243
Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$61,251

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook).

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in Cincinnati

TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Cincinnati post Line Cook jobs

Employers in the Cincinnati metro typically post Line Cook roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Line Cook in Cincinnati, OH — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in Cincinnati, OH?: Median $17.32/hour ($36,030/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $29,200–$37,890. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in Cincinnati?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 10,810 Line Cook roles employed in the Cincinnati metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Cincinnati employers use for Line Cook?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Line Cook jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Line Cook openings in Cincinnati and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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