The average salary for a sommelier in the United States is around $40,569 per year.
Avg Salary
Sommeliers earn an average yearly salary of $40,569.
Wages typically start from $32,501 and go up to $74,410.
23% below national average Updated in 2018
Sommelier earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sommelier earnings begin at:
$35.77 per hour
$74,410 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sommelier earnings begin at:
$25.16 per hour
$52,327 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sommelier earnings begin at:
$19.50 per hour
$40,569 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sommelier earnings begin at:
$16.72 per hour
$34,778 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sommelier earnings begin at:
$15.63 per hour
$32,501 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do sommelier salaries compare to similar careers?
Sommeliers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than registered dietitian but more than personal chefs.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered dietitian salary | $60K |
| Sommelier salary | $41K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $45K |
| Culinary chef salary | $41K |
| Brewmaster salary | $41K |
| Personal chef salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)