As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in San Francisco, CA is $84,736, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,630 weekly, or $7,061 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 San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $69,470 to $103,656. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,745) and 75th percentile ($94,640), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,656 per year. This $17,895 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, San Francisco PLC Programmer often earn 13.1% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 3 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 $69,470 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $76,745 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $84,736 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $94,640 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $103,656 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
25% $76,745 10% $69,470 90% $103,656 75% $94,640 $84,736 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

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