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.

5,959+ JobsUpdated Mar 15, 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

$90k – $260k

Top Companies

Leidos, Andiamo, S.i. Systems, Visa, COGNITO INC, FDM Group +36 more

Job Types

84% Full Time, 16% Contract

Top Locations

Toronto, Ontario, CA, Ontario, California, Herndon

Work Model

84% On-Site, 16% Hybrid

Experience Levels

60% Mid Level, 28% Senior, 8% Junior

We found 5,959 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Toronto, Ontario, CA, Ontario, California. Salaries range from $90k to $260k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (84%), Hybrid (16%). Top employers include Leidos, Andiamo, S.i. Systems and 39 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Leidos3 jobs

Andiamo3 jobs

S.i. Systems2 jobs

Visa2 jobs

COGNITO INC2 jobs

FDM Group2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$90k–$110k

4 jobs

Mid Level

$93k–$125k

30 jobs

Senior

$157k–$260k

14 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

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