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.

8,044+ JobsUpdated Mar 17, 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 – $225k

Top Companies

Mercor, Jobs via Dice, Capital One Financial Corporation, Guidehouse, Deloitte, Capital One +32 more

Job Types

64% Full Time, 30% Contract, 6% Internship

Top Locations

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

Work Model

96% On-Site, 4% Hybrid

Experience Levels

36% Senior, 28% Mid Level, 16% Junior

We found 8,044 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, CA, Toronto, Ontario. Salaries range from $60k to $225k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (96%), Hybrid (4%). Top employers include Mercor, Jobs via Dice, Capital One Financial Corporation and 35 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Mercor5 jobs

Jobs via Dice4 jobs

Capital One Financial Corporation2 jobs

Guidehouse2 jobs

Deloitte2 jobs

Capital One2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$75k–$135k

8 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

14 jobs

Senior

$110k–$225k

18 jobs

Lead

$172k–$225k

4 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

1 job

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