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.

5,999+ JobsUpdated Mar 6, 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

$60k – $266k

Top Companies

CACI, CVS Health, NTT America, Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation Singapore, Amazon.com.ca, ULC, Exelon +44 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 8% Contract

Top Locations

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

Work Model

86% On-Site, 10% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

40% Senior, 34% Mid Level, 12% Junior

We found 5,999 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Arlington, Washington, District of Columbia. Salaries range from $60k to $266k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Hybrid (10%), Remote (4%). Top employers include CACI, CVS Health, NTT America and 47 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

CACI1 job

CVS Health1 job

NTT America1 job

Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation Singapore1 job

Amazon.com.ca, ULC1 job

Exelon1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

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Mid Level

$78k–$176k

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$80k–$150k

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Lead

$60k–$80k

3 jobs

Staff

$182k–$247k

2 jobs

Director+

Salary varies

1 job

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