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Sommelier salary
Average sommelier salary
$40,584
How much does a sommelier make?
The average sommelier salary in the United States is $40,584. Sommelier salaries typically range between $24,000 and $68,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sommeliers is $19.51 per hour.
Sommelier salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sommeliers earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Where can a Sommelier earn more?
Sommelier salary estimates from across the web
Average sommelier salary by state
Highest paying states for sommeliers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $53,791 | $25.86 |
| 2 | New York | $62,719 | $30.15 |
| 3 | California | $47,083 | $22.64 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $41,687 | $20.04 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $44,686 | $21.48 |
| 6 | Vermont | $43,017 | $20.68 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $60,152 | $28.92 |
| 8 | Delaware | $43,528 | $20.93 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $46,573 | $22.39 |
| 10 | Michigan | $41,785 | $20.09 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $40,242 | $19.35 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $46,426 | $22.32 |
| 13 | Maryland | $43,131 | $20.74 |
| 14 | Nevada | $36,321 | $17.46 |
| 15 | Alaska | $44,757 | $21.52 |
| 16 | Texas | $39,383 | $18.93 |
| 17 | Washington | $43,164 | $20.75 |
| 18 | Florida | $36,520 | $17.56 |
| 19 | Colorado | $36,499 | $17.55 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $42,772 | $20.56 |
| 21 | Oregon | $39,102 | $18.80 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $34,492 | $16.58 |
| 23 | Maine | $38,782 | $18.65 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $35,897 | $17.26 |
| 25 | Ohio | $33,613 | $16.16 |
| 26 | Virginia | $38,412 | $18.47 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $36,724 | $17.66 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $45,019 | $21.64 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $34,954 | $16.80 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $36,639 | $17.61 |
| 31 | Georgia | $33,172 | $15.95 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $36,266 | $17.44 |
| 33 | Missouri | $33,403 | $16.06 |
| 34 | Alabama | $33,744 | $16.22 |
| 35 | Illinois | $34,452 | $16.56 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $32,441 | $15.60 |
| 37 | Idaho | $32,512 | $15.63 |
| 38 | Iowa | $32,591 | $15.67 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $32,012 | $15.39 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $33,519 | $16.11 |
| 41 | Montana | $28,549 | $13.73 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $27,858 | $13.39 |
| 43 | Utah | $32,058 | $15.41 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $27,822 | $13.38 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $27,747 | $13.34 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $31,870 | $15.32 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $31,170 | $14.99 |
| 48 | Indiana | $28,619 | $13.76 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $30,717 | $14.77 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $30,541 | $14.68 |
| 51 | Kansas | $27,743 | $13.34 |
Highest paying cities for sommeliers
The highest-paying cities for sommeliers are New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Tempe, AZ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $63,040 | $30.31 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $60,166 | $28.93 |
| 3 | Tempe, AZ | $53,752 | $25.84 |
| 4 | Santa Barbara, CA | $47,764 | $22.96 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $43,181 | $20.76 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $42,576 | $20.47 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $39,679 | $19.08 |
| 8 | Orlando, FL | $36,919 | $17.75 |
| 9 | Las Vegas, NV | $36,540 | $17.57 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $36,368 | $17.48 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $34,581 | $16.63 |
| 12 | Savannah, GA | $33,520 | $16.12 |
Sommelier salary details
A sommelier's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a sommelier's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $68,000 | $5,667 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| Average | $40,584 | $3,382 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying sommelier jobs
The highest paying types of sommeliers are head server, server manager, and caterer/server.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitress | $24,770 | $2,064 | $11.91 | 87,315 |
| Cocktail Waitress | $26,819 | $2,235 | $12.89 | 77,429 |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | $27,827 | $2,319 | $13.38 | 162,319 |
| Fine Dining Server | $32,140 | $2,678 | $15.45 | 77,549 |
| Server And Hostess | $28,020 | $2,335 | $13.47 | 97,109 |
| Restaurant Server | $24,558 | $2,047 | $11.81 | 141,250 |
Which companies pay sommeliers the most?
Sommelier salaries at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group and Whim Hospitality are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sommelier salary at companies like Lettuce Entertain You and Maggiano's Little Italy are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Frisco's Restaurant Group | $49,186 | $23.65 |
| 2 | Whim Hospitality | $44,571 | $21.43 |
| 3 | Lettuce Entertain You | $42,155 | $20.27 |
| 4 | Maggiano's Little Italy | $41,065 | $19.74 |
| 5 | Anthony | $40,967 | $19.70 |
| 6 | Insignia Systems | $40,935 | $19.68 |
| 7 | The Blackstone | $40,859 | $19.64 |
| 8 | Monarch Casino & Resort | $40,124 | $19.29 |
| 9 | Black Enterprise | $39,937 | $19.20 |
| 10 | Outback Steakhouse | $39,913 | $19.19 |
| 11 | Hakkasan Group | $39,822 | $19.15 |
| 12 | Komodo Health | $39,356 | $18.92 |
| 13 | Contessa Health | $39,146 | $18.82 |
| 14 | Cosme De Net Company Limited | $39,124 | $18.81 |
| 15 | Del-Mar Inc | $39,124 | $18.81 |
| 16 | Benu Networks | $39,124 | $18.81 |
| 17 | Donut Management Inc | $39,124 | $18.81 |
| 18 | Proper Hospitality | $38,983 | $18.74 |
| 19 | Aimbridge Hospitality | $38,746 | $18.63 |
| 20 | Harry's Seafood | $38,681 | $18.60 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Sommelier salary trends
The average sommelier salary has risen by $8,838 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sommelier earned $31,746 annually, but today, they earn $40,584 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for sommeliers over the last decade.
Compare sommelier salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average sommelier salary over time
Compare sommelier salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Sommelier salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,600 | $19.51 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $39,100 | $18.81 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $37,200 | $17.90 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $35,600 | $17.11 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | $34,200 | $16.43 | +3.7% |
Recently added sommelier salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas, LLC | Sommelier, LA Cote | Hope, ID | 12/15/2024 | $40,279 |
| Nusret Holdings USA LLC | Sommelier | New York, NY | 12/12/2024 | $27,861 |
| MGM Resorts | Sommelier-Catch-Aria | Las Vegas, NV | 12/11/2024 | $30,178 |
| Auberge Resorts, LLC | Sommelier-Solbar | Calistoga, CA | 12/11/2024 | $52,175 |
| Fairmont | Tea Sommelier | Lincoln, NE | 12/11/2024 | $29,218 |
| Tasting Room Expo | Sommelier | Ione, CA | 12/11/2024 | $54,262 |
| The River CafÉ | Sommelier | New York, NY | 12/11/2024 | $90,000 |
| Crafted Hospitality | Sommelier | Fine, NY | 12/08/2024 | $33,392 |
| Robertaspizza | Sommelier | Fine, NY | 12/08/2024 | $22,227 |
| Coqodaq | Sommelier | Fine, NY | 12/08/2024 | $33,392 |
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