As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Virginia Beach, VA is $64,814, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,246 weekly, or $5,401 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 Virginia Beach, VA vary widely, spanning from $53,073 to $79,252. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,668) and 75th percentile ($72,372), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,252 per year. This $13,704 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, Virginia Beach PLC Programmer often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. However, Virginia Beach currently ranks 540 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 $53,073 Virginia Beach, VA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $58,668 Virginia Beach, VA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $64,814 Virginia Beach, VA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $72,372 Virginia Beach, VA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $79,252 Virginia Beach, VA November 01, 2026
25% $58,668 10% $53,073 90% $79,252 75% $72,372 $64,814 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

Virginia Beach, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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