As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Columbia, SC is $63,513, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,221 weekly, or $5,293 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 Columbia, SC vary widely, spanning from $50,319 to $79,060. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,607) and 75th percentile ($71,651), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,060 per year. This $15,044 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, Columbia Winemaker often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbia currently ranks 674 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 $50,319 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $56,607 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $63,513 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $71,651 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $79,060 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
25% $56,607 10% $50,319 90% $79,060 75% $71,651 $63,513 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 Columbia, SC. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $56,607 to $71,651 with the average base salary of $63,513. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,726 to $79,053 with the average total cash compensation of $64,212.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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