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.

6,010+ JobsUpdated Mar 17, 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

$0k – $236k

Top Companies

Thomson Reuters, VirtualVocations, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada), Capital One, JANSON, Sunrise Senior Living +41 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

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

Work Model

82% On-Site, 14% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

38% Mid Level, 28% Senior, 18% Junior

We found 6,010 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, CA, McLean. Salaries range from $0k to $236k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (14%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Thomson Reuters, VirtualVocations, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada) and 44 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Thomson Reuters2 jobs

VirtualVocations2 jobs

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada)2 jobs

Capital One1 job

JANSON1 job

Sunrise Senior Living1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$0k–$0k

9 jobs

Mid Level

$120k–$140k

19 jobs

Senior

$95k–$180k

14 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

3 jobs

Staff

$154k–$212k

2 jobs

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