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PLC programmer salary

Based on 79 pay ranges published by 22 employers in job postings we tracked over the last 12 months. Every figure comes from an employer’s own posting; nothing is estimated. Updated Oct 27, 2026.

Engineering and programming roles whose postings require PLC programming, whatever their exact title (few employers use the title “PLC programmer”). Technician roles are excluded.

Median salary$155,000per year, midpoint of each range
Middle 50%$133,000–$172,000per year
Published range$80,000–$340,000lowest minimum to highest maximum
Sample79postings from 22 employers