As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Mount Prospect, IL is $69,290, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,333 weekly, or $5,774 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 Mount Prospect, IL vary widely, spanning from $56,738 to $84,725. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,720) and 75th percentile ($77,370), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,725 per year. This $14,650 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, Mount Prospect PLC Programmer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Mount Prospect currently ranks 280 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 $56,738 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $62,720 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $69,290 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $77,370 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $84,725 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
25% $62,720 10% $56,738 90% $84,725 75% $77,370 $69,290 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out PLC Programmer jobs in Mount Prospect, Illinois

1:1 Aide

Specialized Education Services - Mount Prospect, IL

Server

Mr. Kimchi Korean BBq - Mount Prospect, IL

Search More PLC Programmer Jobs in Mount Prospect, Illinois

PLC Programmer

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the PLC Programmer job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for PLC Programmer.

Job Openings for PLC Programmer in Mount Prospect, IL

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a PLC Programmer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
62720
77370
69290

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
69650
90864
79155
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of PLC Programmer in Mount Prospect, IL. The base salary for PLC Programmer ranges from $62,720 to $77,370 with the average base salary of $69,290. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,650 to $90,864 with the average total cash compensation of $79,155.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

62720
77370

 

About Mount Prospect, Illinois    Mount Prospect is a village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, and ap....More

Mount Prospect, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

PLC Programmer Salary in popular cities: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford

Skills associated with PLC Programmer: Design, Programming

Jobs with a similar salary range to PLC Programmer : Computer Trainer, Cnc Machinist Apprentice, Cnc Machinists