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

$86k – $225k

Top Companies

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Lighthouse Technology Services, Black Canyon Consulting, Mission Technologies, a division of HII, XYZ Reality, Capgemini +43 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 6% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

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

Work Model

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

Experience Levels

38% Mid Level, 36% Senior, 12% Junior

We found 6,178 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, CA, Toronto, Ontario. Salaries range from $86k to $225k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Lighthouse Technology Services, Black Canyon Consulting and 46 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)2 jobs

Lighthouse Technology Services1 job

Black Canyon Consulting1 job

Mission Technologies, a division of HII1 job

XYZ Reality1 job

Capgemini1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

Salary varies

6 jobs

Mid Level

$100k–$120k

19 jobs

Senior

$97k–$151k

18 jobs

Lead

$185k–$225k

3 jobs

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