As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Lexington, KY is $62,910, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,210 weekly, or $5,243 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for PLC Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for PLC Programmer in Lexington, KY vary widely, spanning from $51,531 to $76,963. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,954) and 75th percentile ($70,266), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,963 per year. This $13,312 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Lexington PLC Programmer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Lexington currently ranks 664 statewide for PLC Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
PLC Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $51,531 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $56,954 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $62,910 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $70,266 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $76,963 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
25% $56,954 10% $51,531 90% $76,963 75% $70,266 $62,910 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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