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.

5,999+ Jobs50 new this weekUpdated May 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

$0k – $278k

Top Companies

Jobs via Dice, Amazon.com Services LLC, Zillion Technologies, Inc., First Citizens Bank, Scotiabank, Outlier AI +41 more

Job Types

86% Full Time, 14% Contract

Top Locations

McLean, Arlington, CA, Bethesda

Work Model

76% On-Site, 12% Remote, 12% Hybrid

Experience Levels

50% Mid Level, 28% Senior, 18% Junior

We found 5,999 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including McLean, Arlington, CA. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like Zillion Technologies, Inc., First Citizens Bank, Scotiabank. Salaries range from $0k to $278k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (76%), Remote (12%), Hybrid (12%). Top employers include Jobs via Dice, Amazon.com Services LLC, Zillion Technologies, Inc. and 44 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Jobs via Dice3 jobs

Amazon.com Services LLC2 jobs

Zillion Technologies, Inc.1 job

First Citizens Bank1 job

Scotiabank1 job

Outlier AI1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$6k–$8k

9 jobs

Mid Level

$0k–$135k

25 jobs

Senior

$121k–$164k

14 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

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Outlier AI

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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Mulesoft Engineer

Principal Software Engineer (Remote North Carolina)

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Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Kubernetes, Golang, Foundation Model Gateways)

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