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.

6,178+ JobsUpdated Mar 24, 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

Hudson Manpower, Jobs via Dice, Go RH, Manulife, Amazon.com Services LLC, HWN Energy Ltd. +34 more

Job Types

86% Full Time, 8% Internship, 6% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, District of Columbia, McLean, Calgary, Alberta, Arlington

Work Model

78% On-Site, 22% Hybrid

Experience Levels

48% Mid Level, 26% Senior, 12% Junior

We found 6,178 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, McLean, Calgary, Alberta. Salaries range from $50k to $216k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (22%). Top employers include Hudson Manpower, Jobs via Dice, Go RH and 37 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Hudson Manpower5 jobs

Jobs via Dice3 jobs

Go RH2 jobs

Manulife2 jobs

Amazon.com Services LLC2 jobs

HWN Energy Ltd.2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

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Mid Level

$85k–$136k

24 jobs

Senior

$108k–$216k

13 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

3 jobs

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