As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Norfolk, VA is $56,391, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,084 weekly, or $4,699 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 Norfolk, VA vary widely, spanning from $44,671 to $70,234. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,256) and 75th percentile ($63,637), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,234 per year. This $13,381 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, Norfolk Winemaker often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Norfolk currently ranks 608 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 $44,671 Norfolk, VA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $50,256 Norfolk, VA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $56,391 Norfolk, VA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $63,637 Norfolk, VA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $70,234 Norfolk, VA February 01, 2026
25% $50,256 10% $44,671 90% $70,234 75% $63,637 $56,391 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 Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $50,256 to $63,637 with the average base salary of $56,391. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,890 to $79,256 with the average total cash compensation of $64,381.

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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