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.

5,819+ JobsUpdated Apr 30, 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

$54k – $176k

Top Companies

City of Toronto, NewAge Products Inc, RTX, Capital Power Corporation, GuROO, Via Logic LLC +43 more

Job Types

68% Full Time, 28% Contract, 4% Part Time

Top Locations

Washington, McLean, CA, Reston

Work Model

78% On-Site, 18% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

36% Mid Level, 26% Senior, 16% Junior

We found 5,819 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, McLean, CA. Salaries range from $54k to $176k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (4%). Top employers include City of Toronto, NewAge Products Inc, RTX and 46 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

City of Toronto2 jobs

NewAge Products Inc1 job

RTX1 job

Capital Power Corporation1 job

GuROO1 job

Via Logic LLC1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

$70k–$90k

2 jobs

Junior

$62k–$141k

8 jobs

Mid Level

$116k–$154k

18 jobs

Senior

$124k–$176k

13 jobs

Lead

$125k–$171k

2 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

2 jobs

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