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

$90k – $228k

Top Companies

TRM Labs, Walmart, Lumenalta, VirtualVocations, Jobgether, Remedy Intelligent Staffing +28 more

Job Types

80% Full Time, 16% Contract, 4% Internship

Top Locations

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

Work Model

88% On-Site, 10% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

52% Senior, 28% Mid Level, 10% Junior

We found 8,044 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, CA, Toronto, Ontario, California. Salaries range from $90k to $228k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (88%), Hybrid (10%), Remote (2%). Top employers include TRM Labs, Walmart, Lumenalta and 31 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

TRM Labs11 jobs

Walmart2 jobs

Lumenalta2 jobs

VirtualVocations2 jobs

Jobgether2 jobs

Remedy Intelligent Staffing2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

$96k–$186k

5 jobs

Mid Level

$120k–$182k

14 jobs

Senior

$175k–$213k

26 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

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Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure (RDBMS)

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