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Wine Associate at Wegmans Food Markets

Wegmans Food Markets Sterling, VA $17/hour

Job Description

Schedule: Part time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 21 years or older
Location: Sterling, VA
Address: 45131 Columbia Place
Pay: $16.50 - $17 / hour
Job Posting: 02/18/2026
Job Posting End: 03/14/2026
Job ID:R

Our mission is to provide incredible service and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience to our customers. As a member of the Wine Shop team, you will keep the shelves stocked with the finest wine and beer products, and help customers find the perfect beverage pairings to accompany their meals. If you enjoy interacting with customers, and have a passion for wine and beer, this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

  • Provide Incredible service to our customers
  • Share your knowledge to suggest tastings, as well as food and beverage pairings
  • Stock shelves and displays, rotate product
  • Maintain the overall appearance of the department and backrooms

At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits

  1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
  2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
  3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
  4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
  5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
  6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

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At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits
  1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
  2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
  3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
  4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
  5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
  6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

$35k is below typical pay for Human Resources Specialists nationally

National salary averages
$35k
↓ 37% vs typical entry-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$45k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $127k

Senior roles pay 74% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
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Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
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Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+6%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
81,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024