As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Louisville, KY is $65,039, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,251 weekly, or $5,420 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 Louisville, KY vary widely, spanning from $53,257 to $79,527. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,872) and 75th percentile ($72,622), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,527 per year. This $13,750 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, Louisville PLC Programmer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Louisville currently ranks 523 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 $53,257 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $58,872 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $65,039 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $72,622 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $79,527 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
25% $58,872 10% $53,257 90% $79,527 75% $72,622 $65,039 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Louisville, Kentucky    Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

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

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