What do SQL developer jobs involve?

Writing and optimizing complex queries, designing database schemas, building stored procedures and views, ETL development, performance tuning, and creating reports for business stakeholders.

What salary can SQL developers expect?

SQL developer salaries range from $65k for junior roles to $140k+ for senior database developers. Data warehouse and BI specialists tend to earn more.

Which SQL database should I learn for job prospects?

PostgreSQL is the most versatile. SQL Server dominates enterprise. MySQL is common in web development. Learning ANSI SQL well transfers across all platforms.

5,927+ JobsUpdated Mar 12, 2026

SQL Developer Jobs

SQL developers build and optimize the queries, stored procedures, and database systems that power business applications. These positions span database development, BI reporting, data warehousing, and ETL - using PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.

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Salary Range

$69k – $180k

Top Companies

Virtual Vocations Inc, Walmart, FDM Group, Atlantis IT group, Jobs via Dice, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. +36 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 12% Contract

Top Locations

Toronto, Ontario, CA, New York, New York, McLean

Work Model

74% On-Site, 26% Hybrid

Experience Levels

50% Mid Level, 24% Senior, 12% Staff

We found 5,927 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Toronto, Ontario, CA, New York, New York. Salaries range from $69k to $180k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Hybrid (26%). Top employers include Virtual Vocations Inc, Walmart, FDM Group and 39 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Virtual Vocations Inc4 jobs

Walmart3 jobs

FDM Group2 jobs

Atlantis IT group2 jobs

Jobs via Dice2 jobs

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$69k–$104k

4 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

25 jobs

Senior

$90k–$180k

12 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

Staff

Salary varies

6 jobs

Latest Jobs Added

Associate Software Engineer - Tech Catalyst Program

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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