As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Virginia Beach, VA is $64,765, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,245 weekly, or $5,397 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 $53,051 to $79,232. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,633) and 75th percentile ($72,338), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,232 per year. This $13,705 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 $53,051 Virginia Beach, VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $58,633 Virginia Beach, VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $64,765 Virginia Beach, VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $72,338 Virginia Beach, VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $79,232 Virginia Beach, VA August 01, 2026
25% $58,633 10% $53,051 90% $79,232 75% $72,338 $64,765 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

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