As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Charlotte, NC is $66,464, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,278 weekly, or $5,539 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Winemaker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Winemaker in Charlotte, NC vary widely, spanning from $52,656 to $82,732. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,236) and 75th percentile ($74,979), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,732 per year. This $15,743 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, Charlotte Winemaker often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Charlotte currently ranks 482 statewide for Winemaker job salary. 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 $52,656 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $59,236 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $66,464 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $74,979 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $82,732 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
25% $59,236 10% $52,656 90% $82,732 75% $74,979 $66,464 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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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    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 Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $59,236 to $74,979 with the average base salary of $66,464. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,640 to $82,724 with the average total cash compensation of $67,195.

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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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