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.

6,709+ JobsUpdated Apr 9, 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

$70k – $264k

Top Companies

IIIIIIUS, Scotiabank, The Coleman Group, Inc., Galapagos Federal Systems, Layer 6 AI, Amazon Web Services (AWS) +36 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 4% Contract

Top Locations

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

Work Model

90% On-Site, 8% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

34% Senior, 32% Mid Level, 24% Junior

We found 6,709 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Toronto, Ontario. Salaries range from $70k to $264k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (90%), Hybrid (8%), Remote (2%). Top employers include IIIIIIUS, Scotiabank, The Coleman Group, Inc. and 39 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

IIIIIIUS3 jobs

Scotiabank3 jobs

The Coleman Group, Inc.2 jobs

Galapagos Federal Systems2 jobs

Layer 6 AI2 jobs

Amazon Web Services (AWS)2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

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Junior

$93k–$108k

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Mid Level

$80k–$166k

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Senior

$138k–$175k

17 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

2 jobs

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