As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in South Carolina is $64,435, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,239 weekly, or $5,370 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 South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $51,049 to $80,207. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,428) and 75th percentile ($72,690), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,207 per year. This $15,262 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, South Carolina Winemaker often earn 6.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, South Carolina currently ranks 42 nationwide 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 $51,049 SC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $57,428 SC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $64,435 SC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $72,690 SC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $80,207 SC September 01, 2026
25% $57,428 10% $51,049 90% $80,207 75% $72,690 $64,435 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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Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $65,853 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $63,285 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $65,007 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $63,976 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $61,509 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $62,844 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $63,891 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $62,646 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $64,907 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $65,432 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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