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.

5,876+ JobsUpdated Mar 11, 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 – $230k

Top Companies

Geico, Virtual Vocations Inc, FreelanceJobs, Realign LLC, Jobs via Dice, Project X +37 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 12% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Montreal, Quebec, New York, New York

Work Model

74% On-Site, 24% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

52% Mid Level, 26% Senior, 10% Staff

We found 5,876 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Montreal, Quebec. Salaries range from $0k to $230k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Hybrid (24%), Remote (2%). Top employers include Geico, Virtual Vocations Inc, FreelanceJobs and 40 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Geico3 jobs

Virtual Vocations Inc3 jobs

FreelanceJobs2 jobs

Realign LLC2 jobs

Jobs via Dice2 jobs

Project X1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$69k–$104k

5 jobs

Mid Level

$0k–$0k

26 jobs

Senior

$110k–$180k

13 jobs

Staff

$115k–$230k

5 jobs

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