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.

4,815+ JobsUpdated May 23, 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

$87k – $219k

Top Companies

Reddit, Inc., KBR, Dotmatics, Amazon Web Services (AWS), 7shifts Inc., Oscar +38 more

Job Types

94% Full Time, 6% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Arlington, Washington, Alexandria

Work Model

74% On-Site, 18% Hybrid, 8% Remote

Experience Levels

36% Senior, 24% Junior, 18% Mid Level

We found 4,815 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Arlington, Washington. Salaries range from $87k to $219k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (8%). Top employers include Reddit, Inc., KBR, Dotmatics and 41 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Reddit, Inc.2 jobs

KBR2 jobs

Dotmatics2 jobs

Amazon Web Services (AWS)2 jobs

7shifts Inc.2 jobs

Oscar2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$114k–$219k

12 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

9 jobs

Senior

$130k–$166k

18 jobs

Lead

$127k–$180k

2 jobs

Staff

$163k–$217k

5 jobs

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Lead Analyst, Product Analytics

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Senior UKG ProWFM Integration Engineer Hybrid in Washington, DC

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Technical Writer

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Pnl Rec And Analysis Associate

Principal Application Scientist ELN/LUMA

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