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 5, 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

$35k – $221k

Top Companies

TRM Labs, FreelanceJobs, BET99, Capital One, CACI, Scotiabank +32 more

Job Types

64% Full Time, 32% Contract, 4% Internship

Top Locations

CA, Toronto, Ontario, California, Washington, District of Columbia, Baltimore, Maryland

Work Model

82% On-Site, 16% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

44% Senior, 32% Mid Level, 12% Junior

We found 8,044 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Toronto, Ontario, California, Washington, District of Columbia. Salaries range from $35k to $221k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (16%), Remote (2%). Top employers include TRM Labs, FreelanceJobs, BET99 and 35 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

TRM Labs6 jobs

FreelanceJobs5 jobs

BET993 jobs

Capital One2 jobs

CACI1 job

Scotiabank1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$35k–$85k

6 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

16 jobs

Senior

$160k–$200k

22 jobs

Lead

$193k–$221k

5 jobs

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