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.

5,907+ 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

$0k – $260k

Top Companies

Virtual Vocations Inc, Freddie Mac, DirectAxis, Momentum Engineering, Inc., The Swift Group, LLC, Actalent +42 more

Job Types

82% Full Time, 16% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

CA, McLean, Alexandria, Toronto, Ontario

Work Model

76% On-Site, 18% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

54% Mid Level, 20% Senior, 8% Junior

We found 5,907 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, McLean, Alexandria. Salaries range from $0k to $260k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (76%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (6%). Top employers include Virtual Vocations Inc, Freddie Mac, DirectAxis and 45 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Virtual Vocations Inc2 jobs

Freddie Mac2 jobs

DirectAxis1 job

Momentum Engineering, Inc.1 job

The Swift Group, LLC1 job

Actalent1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

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Junior

$90k–$194k

4 jobs

Mid Level

$0k–$80k

27 jobs

Senior

$125k–$185k

10 jobs

Lead

$136k–$232k

3 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

2 jobs

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