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.

4,815+ JobsUpdated Jun 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

$47k – $248k

Top Companies

2.halvolink, SAIC, Jobs via Dice, Imagine Communications, Booz Allen Hamilton, Appian +40 more

Job Types

84% Full Time, 16% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Washington, Arlington, Toronto

Work Model

76% On-Site, 18% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

34% Mid Level, 26% Senior, 18% Junior

We found 4,815 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, Arlington. Salaries range from $47k to $248k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (76%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (6%). Top employers include 2.halvolink, SAIC, Jobs via Dice and 43 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

2.halvolink3 jobs

SAIC2 jobs

Jobs via Dice2 jobs

Imagine Communications1 job

Booz Allen Hamilton1 job

Appian1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$47k–$55k

9 jobs

Mid Level

$100k–$137k

17 jobs

Senior

$180k–$248k

13 jobs

Lead

$106k–$210k

2 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

2 jobs

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