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.

6,164+ 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

$0k – $230k

Top Companies

GEICO, S.i. Systems, HII's Mission Technologies division, BAE Systems, FreelanceJobs, Huntington Ingalls Industries +38 more

Job Types

86% Full Time, 14% Contract

Top Locations

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

Work Model

76% On-Site, 24% Hybrid

Experience Levels

50% Mid Level, 24% Senior, 20% Junior

We found 6,164 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Fairfax. Salaries range from $0k to $230k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (76%), Hybrid (24%). Top employers include GEICO, S.i. Systems, HII's Mission Technologies division and 41 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

GEICO3 jobs

S.i. Systems2 jobs

HII's Mission Technologies division2 jobs

BAE Systems2 jobs

FreelanceJobs2 jobs

Huntington Ingalls Industries1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$80k–$160k

10 jobs

Mid Level

$80k–$150k

25 jobs

Senior

$135k–$215k

12 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

2 jobs

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