Sql Developer Salaries

a Sql Developer Salaries

Base pay
$90K - $1L/yr
$1L/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$20K/yrAverage
$15K - $28K/yrRange
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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Sql Developer in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $1,26,182, Finance with a median total pay of $1,22,354, Management and consulting with a median total pay of $1,21,364, Human resources and staffing with a median total pay of $1,20,647, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $1,19,073.
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Sql Developer are Verizon and Spectrum.
Top paying companies in Finance for Sql Developer are SEI Investments, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.
Top paying companies in Management and consulting for Sql Developer are Accenture, Deloitte and Savantis.
Top paying companies in Human resources and staffing for Sql Developer are Populus Group, Insight Global and Robert Half.
Top paying companies in Healthcare for Sql Developer are The Cigna Group, DaVita and Humana.

Telecommunications

$1,26,182

Telecommunications

Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Sql Developer are Verizon and Spectrum.

Finance

$1,22,354

Telecommunications

Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Sql Developer are Verizon and Spectrum.

Management and consulting

$1,21,364

Telecommunications

Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Sql Developer are Verizon and Spectrum.

Human resources and staffing

$1,20,647

Telecommunications

Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Sql Developer are Verizon and Spectrum.

Healthcare

$1,19,073

Telecommunications

Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Sql Developer are Verizon and Spectrum.

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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
SQL Developer
1-3 Years
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Davie, FL
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
SQL Developer
10-14 Years
$1L/yr
$1L • $0
Houston, TX
$1L/yr
$1L • $0
SQL Developer
1-3 Years
$92K - $1L/yr
Las Vegas, NV
$92K - $1L/yr
SQL Developer
4-6 Years
$1L/yr
$1L • $18K
Philadelphia, PA
$1L/yr
$1L • $18K
SQL Developer
15+ Years
$92K - $1L/yr
Orange Park, FL
$92K - $1L/yr
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SQL Developer
10-14 Years
$1L/yr
$1L • $0
Springfield, IL
$1L/yr
$1L • $0
SQL Developer
7-9 Years
$98K - $1L/yr
Rye Brook, NY
$98K - $1L/yr
SQL Developer
4-6 Years
$1L/yr
$1L • $0
Fort Worth, TX
$1L/yr
$1L • $0
SQL Developer
4-6 Years
$88K - $1L/yr
Sandy Springs, Fulton, GA
$88K - $1L/yr
SQL Developer
1-3 Years
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Memphis, TN
$85K/yr
$85K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about SQL Developer salaries

The average salary for a SQL Developer is $1,29,789 per year or $62 per hour in United States, which is 74% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $1,96,820 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $1,04,968 (25th percentile) and $1,61,962 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1968 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by SQL Developer employees in United States as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a SQL Developer in United States is $1,61,962 per year, $13,497 per month or $78 per hour.
The lowest salary for a SQL Developer in United States is $1,04,968 per year, $8,747 per month or $50 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a SQL Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $2,40,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to $6,95,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
According to anonymous Glassdoor responses, 87% of SQL developers are happy with their salary. A good SQL developer pay may include an additional $19,801.71 annually and may require an advanced degree and senior or higher certification level.
The salary for SQL developers can vary from $86,818.49 to $196,820.47 on average. The actual salary amount will depend on various factors, including experience. SQL developers earn an approximate total pay of $129,789.46 after several years of experience on the average SQL developer career path. Total pay includes salary plus bonuses, incentives, and other perks.
Optimize your earnings as an SQL developer by obtaining specialized education. To advance in your SQL developer career, obtain a graduate degree in computer science. Besides continuing your education, obtaining years of experience is another way to earn more as an SQL developer. It may take multiple years, for example, to progress from an entry-level position to a higher one with a larger salary. Your skill set also factors in when it comes to salary, so consider obtaining as many special programming certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Architect, as you can.
Earn the most you can in your new SQL developer job by negotiating the salary you're worth. Whether you're researching companies or you've already interviewed with one you're interested in, it helps to know how to ask for the salary you deserve. Highlight special skills, certifications, and experience both on your resume and during interviews. Understanding what constitutes a fair salary in your area for a developer with your experience level is also helpful. Communicating openly with a potential employer and simply asking, "Can you increase my salary offer?" can be all it takes to land you a job with a good salary.
About 86.67% of SQL Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional ₹19,802 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a SQL Developer in United States as a good salary.
SQL Developer professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between ₹86,818 and ₹1,96,820 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of ₹1,29,789 following the average career path of a SQL Developer.