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.

8,119+ JobsUpdated Mar 2, 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

$47k – $171k

Top Companies

PrecisionERP / PrecisionIT, BBA Consultants, Royal Bank of Canada, Northrop Grumman, Sherpa 6, Planned Systems International +40 more

Job Types

70% Full Time, 30% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Arlington, Springfield

Work Model

80% On-Site, 18% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

56% Senior, 22% Mid Level, 10% Junior

We found 8,119 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Arlington. Salaries range from $47k to $171k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (80%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (2%). Top employers include PrecisionERP / PrecisionIT, BBA Consultants, Royal Bank of Canada and 43 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

PrecisionERP / PrecisionIT2 jobs

BBA Consultants2 jobs

Royal Bank of Canada2 jobs

Northrop Grumman2 jobs

Sherpa 61 job

Planned Systems International1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$55k–$85k

5 jobs

Mid Level

$120k–$155k

11 jobs

Senior

$100k–$125k

28 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

1 job

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