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

$85k – $264k

Top Companies

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada), Epsilon Solutions Ltd., Bounteous, Montgomery County (MD), Targeted Talent, Apex Systems +41 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 8% Contract

Top Locations

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

Work Model

74% On-Site, 22% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

40% Mid Level, 28% Senior, 14% Junior

We found 6,010 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Toronto, Ontario, Herndon. Salaries range from $85k to $264k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Hybrid (22%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada), Epsilon Solutions Ltd., Bounteous and 44 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada)2 jobs

Epsilon Solutions Ltd.2 jobs

Bounteous2 jobs

Montgomery County (MD)1 job

Targeted Talent1 job

Apex Systems1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

Salary varies

7 jobs

Mid Level

$160k–$200k

20 jobs

Senior

$95k–$125k

14 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

Staff

$132k–$264k

4 jobs

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