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.

6,686+ 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

$50k – $216k

Top Companies

Scotiabank, Royal Bank of Canada, VirtualVocations, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Virta Health, eBay +36 more

Job Types

84% Full Time, 14% Contract, 2% Part Time

Top Locations

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

Work Model

82% On-Site, 16% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

40% Senior, 32% Mid Level, 10% Lead

We found 6,686 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Toronto, Ontario, California, Washington, District of Columbia. Salaries range from $50k to $216k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (16%), Remote (2%). Top employers include Scotiabank, Royal Bank of Canada, VirtualVocations and 39 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Scotiabank3 jobs

Royal Bank of Canada3 jobs

VirtualVocations2 jobs

Amazon Web Services (AWS)2 jobs

Virta Health2 jobs

eBay2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$60k–$100k

4 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

16 jobs

Senior

$130k–$170k

20 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

5 jobs

Latest Jobs Added

Principal Associate Data Scientist, Machine Learning

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SQL Developer Jobs

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