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Sommelier in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$18.79
77% of roles are tipped, 93% of roles are paid hourly
Median $17.25
Min: $11.35
Max: $38.46
Sommelier Compensation Ranges
Based on
1,585
Sommelier Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Sommelier Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 69%
Full/Part Time 21%
Part Time 10%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $17.25
Low: $11.35
High: $37.26
Casual $17.50
Low: $11.35
High: $37.26
Fast Food $16.50
Low: $11.35
High: $36.06
Hotel $17.50
Low: $15.09
High: $32.50
Other $17.00
Low: $13.18
High: $36.06
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $17.28
Low: $11.35
High: $35.00
2-4 years $17.25
Low: $11.35
High: $37.26
4+ years $16.50
Low: $11.35
High: $37.26
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Sommelier Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Food and Beverage Manager
$72,437
Median $72.5K
Low: $20.8K
High: $140K
Server
$14.12
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Captain
$17.75
Median $16.50
Low: $1.00
High: $42.00
Floor Manager
$71,479
Median $72.5K
Low: $38K
High: $105K
Bartender
$13.37
Median $12.51
Low: $2.13
High: $26.10
General Manager
$87,696
Median $85K
Low: $41.6K
High: $150K
Bar Manager
$74,436
Median $76.5K
Low: $31.2K
High: $120K
Busser
$14.67
Median $15.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Maitre D
$27.27
Median $25.50
Low: $8.00
High: $52.88
Assistant General Manager
$77,103
Median $77.5K
Low: $43K
High: $110K
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
72%
Dental Insurance
67%
Vision Insurance
67%
Paid Time Off
62%
401(k)
47%
Commuter Benefits
56%
Potential Bonuses
19%
Dining Discounts
70%
Wellness Program
18%
Life Insurance
5%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Sommelier

Top Required Skills for a Sommelier
Teamwork
61.58% have this skill
Attention to Detail
58.55% have this skill
Communication
56.91% have this skill
Wine Knowledge
54.32% have this skill
Adaptability
53.5% have this skill
Customer Service
52.87% have this skill
Sommelier Jobs in the US

Sommelier - Brentwood

Jon & Vinny's
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Who we are Join the team at Jon & Vinny’s, where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic...
View Job$18/hr

Sommelier

Saolea
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
SAOLEA is an upcoming wine-forward modern Thai restaurant in New York. We are building a restaurant where wine is central to the guest experience:...
View Job$19-$25/hr

Sommelier

Ernesto's
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
Ernesto's is looking for a passionate, hospitality-driven Sommelier to join our floor team. We are looking for part-time but this position has the possibility...
View Job$18 - $22

Sommelier - Beverly Hills

Jon & Vinny's
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Who we are Join the team at Jon & Vinny’s, where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic...
View Job$17/hr

Sommelier

Crane Club
New York, NY
Full Time
Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match Life and Disability Insurance Plans Ancillary Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources Pet Insurance Employee Discounts Time off and much more! Actively takes wine and beverage orders and shares their expertise in the wine and...
View Job$17/hr

Sommelier

The Standard, High Line
New York, NY
Full Time
Company Background The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world. Hotels with real cultural life, an inclusive spirit, and...
View Job$33/hr

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