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.

7,250+ JobsUpdated Mar 10, 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

$58k – $204k

Top Companies

Leidos, Sun Life Financial, Inc., Proof, Atlantis IT group, Jobgether, TCG +42 more

Job Types

84% Full Time, 16% Contract

Top Locations

Toronto, Ontario, California, Washington, District of Columbia, Chantilly, McLean

Work Model

72% On-Site, 24% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

38% Mid Level, 34% Senior, 14% Junior

We found 7,250 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Toronto, Ontario, California, Washington, District of Columbia, Chantilly. Salaries range from $58k to $204k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (72%), Hybrid (24%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Leidos, Sun Life Financial, Inc., Proof and 45 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Leidos3 jobs

Sun Life Financial, Inc.1 job

Proof1 job

Atlantis IT group1 job

Jobgether1 job

TCG1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$58k–$105k

7 jobs

Mid Level

$90k–$160k

19 jobs

Senior

$102k–$204k

17 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

2 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

2 jobs

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