As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a PLC Programmer in Liverpool, UK is £34,679, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,040 to £39,794, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,040
50TH(Median)   £34,679
75TH   £39,794
PLC Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary £31,040 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary £34,679 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary £39,794 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a PLC Programmer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified PLC Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a PLC Programmer is about £34,679 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,890, and a weekly pay of around £667. Click the switch button below to see more details about PLC Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do PLC Programmers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A PLC Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £32,018 - £34,136, while Intermediate make £32,181 - £34,299, Senior earn £33,593 - £35,977, Specialist earn £35,213 - £38,191, Expert can reach £35,442 - £38,420 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level PLC Programmer £33,484
Intermediate Level PLC Programmer £33,593
Senior Level PLC Programmer £35,061
Specialist Level PLC Programmer £37,198
Expert Level PLC Programmer £37,351
£33,484 0 yr
£33,593 < 2 yrs
£35,061 2-4 yrs
£37,198 5-8 yrs
£37,351 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 7%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for PLC Programmer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for PLC Programmer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,230 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £36,594, and Manchester pays around £34,819 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mainframe Programmer or PLC Programmer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mainframe Programmer makes more than a PLC Programmer. A Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £38,116. And a PLC Programmer earns an average annual salary of £36,324.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Mainframe Programmer Liverpool, UK
£34,193
£42,039
Programmer Analyst Liverpool, UK
£34,007
£47,431
Computer Programmer Liverpool, UK
£23,715
£36,006
Senior Mainframe Programmer Liverpool, UK
£45,619
£55,145
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Liverpool, UK
£34,036
£41,845

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