As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Paramus, NJ is $78,215, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,504 weekly, or $6,518 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $61,967 to $97,360. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,710) and 75th percentile ($88,236), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,360 per year. This $18,526 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, Paramus Winemaker often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $61,967 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $69,710 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $78,215 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $88,236 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $97,360 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
25% $69,710 10% $61,967 90% $97,360 75% $88,236 $78,215 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

  2. This Job:

    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 Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $69,710 to $88,236 with the average base salary of $78,215. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,246 to $97,351 with the average total cash compensation of $79,076.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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