How Much Does a Winemaker Make in Seattle, WA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Winemaker Salary in Seattle, WA

As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Seattle, WA is $66,455, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,278 weekly, or $5,538 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 Seattle, WA vary widely, spanning from $52,643 to $82,769. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,225) and 75th percentile ($74,994), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,769 per year. This $15,769 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, Seattle Winemaker often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Seattle currently ranks 91 statewide for Winemaker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Hospitality & Leisure to offset market challenges.

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Winemaker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Winemaker Salary $52,643 Seattle, WA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $59,225 Seattle, WA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $66,455 Seattle, WA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $74,994 Seattle, WA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $82,769 Seattle, WA February 01, 2026
25% $59,225 10% $52,643 90% $82,769 75% $74,994 $66,455 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Winemaker in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $59,225 to $74,994 with the average base salary of $66,455. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,113 to $93,400 with the average total cash compensation of $75,871.

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