As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Chicago, IL is $62,126, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,195 weekly, or $5,177 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 Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $49,214 to $77,377. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,368) and 75th percentile ($70,109), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,377 per year. This $14,741 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, Chicago Winemaker often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 264 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 $49,214 Chicago, IL February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $55,368 Chicago, IL February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $62,126 Chicago, IL February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $70,109 Chicago, IL February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $77,377 Chicago, IL February 01, 2026
25% $55,368 10% $49,214 90% $77,377 75% $70,109 $62,126 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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $55,368 to $70,109 with the average base salary of $62,126. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,286 to $87,317 with the average total cash compensation of $70,929.

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