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.

8,453+ JobsUpdated Mar 13, 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

$53k – $350k

Top Companies

Western Digital, Turing Labs Inc., Capital One, MDA Edge, Snowflake, PETADATA +37 more

Job Types

84% Full Time, 12% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

CA, McLean, Virginia, Arlington, Toronto, Ontario

Work Model

80% On-Site, 14% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

30% Senior, 30% Mid Level, 16% Junior

We found 8,453 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, McLean, Virginia, Arlington. Salaries range from $53k to $350k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (80%), Hybrid (14%), Remote (6%). Top employers include Western Digital, Turing Labs Inc., Capital One and 40 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Western Digital3 jobs

Turing Labs Inc.3 jobs

Capital One2 jobs

MDA Edge2 jobs

Snowflake2 jobs

PETADATA1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

$75k–$100k

1 job

Junior

$70k–$108k

8 jobs

Mid Level

$120k–$230k

15 jobs

Senior

$115k–$209k

15 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

Staff

Salary varies

2 jobs

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