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 4, 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

$71k – $225k

Top Companies

Capital One, Lyft, Agoda, Desjardins, 2.halvolink, Spruce InfoTech Inc. +37 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 10% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

CA, McLean, Washington, Toronto

Work Model

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

Experience Levels

38% Mid Level, 26% Senior, 24% Junior

We found 4,815 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, McLean, Washington. Salaries range from $71k to $225k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Capital One, Lyft, Agoda and 40 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Capital One4 jobs

Lyft3 jobs

Agoda2 jobs

Desjardins2 jobs

2.halvolink1 job

Spruce InfoTech Inc.1 job

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Mid Level

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13 jobs

Lead

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2 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

1 job

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