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.

6,063+ JobsUpdated Mar 19, 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

$65k – $245k

Top Companies

Restaurant Brands International, TELUS, Walmart, Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, Dantech Corporation Inc, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory +39 more

Job Types

90% Full Time, 10% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Bethesda, Mississauga, California

Work Model

90% On-Site, 10% Hybrid

Experience Levels

38% Mid Level, 30% Senior, 22% Junior

We found 6,063 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Bethesda. Salaries range from $65k to $245k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (90%), Hybrid (10%). Top employers include Restaurant Brands International, TELUS, Walmart and 42 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Restaurant Brands International3 jobs

TELUS3 jobs

Walmart2 jobs

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC1 job

Dantech Corporation Inc1 job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

Salary varies

11 jobs

Mid Level

$85k–$179k

19 jobs

Senior

$105k–$180k

15 jobs

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