As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in the US is $60,103, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,156 weekly, or $5,009 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Winemaker in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Winemaker in the US vary widely, spanning from $47,604 to $74,993. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,561) and 75th percentile ($67,897), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,993 per year. This $14,336 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Point of Sale, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Winemaker often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Hospitality & Leisure to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Winemaker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Winemaker Salary $47,604 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $53,561 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,103 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $67,897 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $74,993 US January 01, 2026
25% $53,561 10% $47,604 90% $74,993 75% $67,897 $60,103 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Winemaker ?

A winemaker or vintner is a person engaged in winemaking. They are generally employed by wineries or wine companies, where their work includes: Cooperating with viticulturists Monitoring the maturity of grapes to ensure their quality and to determine the correct time for harvest Crushing and pressing grapes Monitoring the settling of juice and the fermentation of grape material Filtering the wine to remove remaining solids Testing the quality of wine by tasting Placing filtered wine in casks or tanks for storage and maturation Preparing plans for bottling wine once it has matured Maki...

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    Bartender

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Winemaker

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Winemaker in the United States. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $53,561 to $67,897 with the average base salary of $60,103. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,915 to $84,332 with the average total cash compensation of $68,505.

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