What is the average salary for PLCs?

The average salary for PLCs is $85.1K – $125.2K per year, based on 24 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for PLCs calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

PLCs salary

Average salary

$85.1K – $125.2K/ year

25th percentile: $61.1K
Median: $96.4K
75th percentile: $190K
Based on: 24 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$72.2K – $112.2K	$112.6K – $173.4K	-36%
Senior	$127.6K – $171K	$148.9K – $215.8K	-18%

Top locations

United States$91K – $135.9K20 jobs

California, United States$132.6K – $176.1K6 jobs

Top titles

Robotics Engineer$129.3K – $187.3K419 jobs

Robotics Engineering$124.9K – $193.2K362 jobs

Robotics Software Engineer$138.3K – $200.7K271 jobs

Software Engineer$147.5K – $206.6K176 jobs

Software Engineering$141.3K – $208.6K171 jobs

Automation Engineer$108.1K – $152.1K117 jobs

Related skills

Python$140.1K – $205.8K893 jobs

C++$146.8K – $215.1K738 jobs

Robotics$131.5K – $198.7K330 jobs

Computer Vision$153K – $231.9K325 jobs

Motion Planning$140.6K – $204.1K298 jobs

Sensor Fusion$148.3K – $213.6K294 jobs

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for PLCs?: The average salary for PLCs is $85.1K – $125.2K per year, based on 24 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for PLCs calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.