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.

6,088+ JobsUpdated Mar 16, 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 – $179k

Top Companies

VirtualVocations, Jobs via Dice, Pratt Miller Engineering, CCC Intelligent Solutions, Progressive Technology Solutions, City of Leduc +41 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 12% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Toronto, Ontario, Washington, District of Columbia, Baltimore, Maryland

Work Model

70% On-Site, 26% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

54% Mid Level, 34% Senior, 12% Junior

We found 6,088 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Toronto, Ontario, Washington, District of Columbia. Salaries range from $0k to $179k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (70%), Hybrid (26%), Remote (4%). Top employers include VirtualVocations, Jobs via Dice, Pratt Miller Engineering and 44 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

VirtualVocations3 jobs

Jobs via Dice2 jobs

Pratt Miller Engineering1 job

CCC Intelligent Solutions1 job

Progressive Technology Solutions1 job

City of Leduc1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$0k–$0k

6 jobs

Mid Level

$0k–$150k

27 jobs

Senior

$0k–$148k

17 jobs

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