How Much Does a Sommelier Make in the United States?
The average base salary for a Sommelier in the United States is a month or $65,581 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Glassdoor, Indeed and Salary.com.
Average Sommelier Base Salary:
The average wage for a Sommelier is per hour.
In addition to the base salary, Sommeliers customarily receive tips between 15% and 20% of the total bill.
Annual Mean Wage of Sommeliers by State
[Calculated using ZipRecruiter, Salary.com and Indeed data]
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Sommelier Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$71,153
Annual mean wage
$59,982
Annual mean wage
$57,666
Annual mean wage
$64,387
[Calculated using Glassdoor, Salary.com and Indeed data]
High-Paying Cities for Sommelier
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 57,666 | 27.72 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 64,387 | 30.96 |
| Miami, FL | 71,153 | 34.21 |
| NYC, NY | 59,982 | 28.84 |
Average Busser Salary by State
Explore the average Sommelier salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $56,082 |
| Alaska | $62,827 |
| Arizona | $50,287 |
| Arkansas | $53,505 |
| California | $57,944 |
| Colorado | $60,063 |
| Connecticut | $55,503 |
| Delaware | $59,082 |
| Florida | $50,060 |
| Georgia | $57,969 |
| Hawaii | $50,875 |
| Idaho | $55,643 |
| Illinois | $55,543 |
| Indiana | $49,432 |
| Iowa | $56,760 |
| Kansas | $55,649 |
| Kentucky | $53,166 |
| Louisiana | $52,889 |
| Maine | $58,645 |
| Maryland | $58,791 |
| Massachusetts | $57,267 |
| Michigan | $51,595 |
| Minnesota | $60,351 |
| Mississippi | $54,343 |
| Missouri | $71,375 |
| Montana | $63,341 |
| Nebraska | $50,363 |
| Nevada | $52,659 |
| New Hampshire | $60,778 |
| New Jersey | $53,359 |
| New Mexico | $47,005 |
| New York | $52,615 |
| North Carolina | $53,557 |
| North Dakota | $58,503 |
| Ohio | $51,982 |
| Oklahoma | $54,843 |
| Oregon | $55,873 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,999 |
| Rhode Island | $52,911 |
| South Carolina | $53,991 |
| South Dakota | $55,471 |
| Tennessee | $51,187 |
| Texas | $55,666 |
| Utah | $52,363 |
| Vermont | $57,489 |
| Virginia | $58,782 |
| Washington | $76,033 |
| West Virginia | $49,932 |
| Wisconsin | $50,619 |
| Wyoming | $53,455 |
| District of Columbia | $65,466 |
How Much Do Similar Careers to a Sommelier Get Paid?
In the U.S., Sommeliers earn more than Bartenders, Hosts/Hostesses and Baristas.
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Bartender | |
| Host/Hostess | |
| Barista |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Sommeliers
As a Sommelier, you need to be aware of the minimum wage, overtime pay, leave and tipping policies in your state.
Check out the guides below or view more labor laws:
- New York Labor Law Guide
- Illinois Labor Law Guide
- California Labor Law Guide
- Florida Labor Law Guide
To easily calculate federal, state and local taxes in your state, use our free Paycheck Calculator.
