As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in South Carolina is $56,331, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,083 weekly, or $4,694 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 South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $44,623 to $70,159. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,203) and 75th percentile ($63,569), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,159 per year. This $13,366 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 $44,623 SC February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $50,203 SC February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $56,331 SC February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $63,569 SC February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $70,159 SC February 01, 2026
25% $50,203 10% $44,623 90% $70,159 75% $63,569 $56,331 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 $65,081 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $63,036 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $64,759 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $63,324 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $60,688 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $63,036 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $63,084 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $62,054 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $64,079 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $64,697 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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