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.

6,138+ JobsUpdated Mar 22, 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

$76k – $180k

Top Companies

Tech Consulting, Accenture Federal Services, Mercor, freelance.ca, Co-operators, Carrington +40 more

Job Types

86% Full Time, 14% Contract

Top Locations

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

Work Model

72% On-Site, 24% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

62% Mid Level, 18% Junior, 16% Senior

We found 6,138 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Toronto, Ontario. Salaries range from $76k to $180k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (72%), Hybrid (24%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Tech Consulting, Accenture Federal Services, Mercor and 43 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Tech Consulting2 jobs

Accenture Federal Services2 jobs

Mercor2 jobs

freelance.ca2 jobs

Co-operators1 job

Carrington1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$76k–$137k

9 jobs

Mid Level

$125k–$180k

31 jobs

Senior

Salary varies

8 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

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