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.

6,032+ JobsUpdated Mar 7, 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 – $198k

Top Companies

Jobs via Dice, Insight Global, Jobgether, VirtualVocations, BET99, CACI International +37 more

Job Types

90% Full Time, 6% Contract, 2% Part Time

Top Locations

Washington, District of Columbia, CA, Reston, Toronto, Ontario

Work Model

78% On-Site, 18% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

52% Mid Level, 34% Senior, 12% Junior

We found 6,032 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, CA, Reston. Salaries range from $0k to $198k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Jobs via Dice, Insight Global, Jobgether and 40 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Jobs via Dice4 jobs

Insight Global2 jobs

Jobgether2 jobs

VirtualVocations2 jobs

BET992 jobs

CACI International1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$0k–$115k

6 jobs

Mid Level

$100k–$166k

26 jobs

Senior

$87k–$198k

17 jobs

Latest Jobs Added

QA Testing Analyst - SDET - Hybrid in Reston, VA

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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