SQL Server Developer Salaries
How much does a SQL Server Developer make?
Total pay range
$121K - $174K/yr
$144K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$105K - $144K/yrBase pay
$16K - $30K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for SQL Server Developers
152 companies
152 Popular companies with SQL Server Developer
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for a SQL Server Developer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $142,506, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $125,127 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $124,602.
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for SQL Server Developer are PRIMASOFT and Infinity Tech Group.
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for SQL Server Developer is Econtenti.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for SQL Server Developer are Firefly Sparks Unlimited and SDH Systems.
Human Resources & Staffing
$142,506
Human Resources & Staffing
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for SQL Server Developer are PRIMASOFT and Infinity Tech Group.
Management & Consulting
$125,127
Human Resources & Staffing
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for SQL Server Developer are PRIMASOFT and Infinity Tech Group.
Information Technology
$124,602
Human Resources & Staffing
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for SQL Server Developer are PRIMASOFT and Infinity Tech Group.
Recent salaries shared by SQL Server Developer
25 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 Server Developer
7-9 years
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on Feb 2, 2024
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
SQL Server Developer
4-6 years
$130K/yr
$130K • $0
Reston, VA
submitted on Oct 7, 2023
$130K/yr
$130K • $0
SQL Server Developer
4-6 years
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
New York, NY
submitted on Aug 11, 2023
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
SQL Server Developer
4-6 years
$198K/yr
$198K • $0
Chicago, IL
submitted on May 14, 2023
$198K/yr
$198K • $0
SQL Server Developer
4-6 years
$29K - $34K/yr
Canada, KS
submitted on Mar 22, 2023
$29K - $34K/yr
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SQL Server Developer
4-6 years
$94K - $108K/yr
Portland, OR
submitted on Jan 15, 2023
$94K - $108K/yr
SQL Server Developer
1-3 years
$66K - $77K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Oct 3, 2022
$66K - $77K/yr
SQL Server Developer
10-14 years
$55K - $65K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 22, 2022
$55K - $65K/yr
SQL Server Developer
4-6 years
$83K - $97K/yr
Richardson, TX
submitted on Aug 24, 2022
$83K - $97K/yr
SQL Server Developer
7-9 years
$126K - $147K/yr
Hawthorne, CA
submitted on Aug 16, 2022
$126K - $147K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about SQL Server Developer salaries
How much does a SQL Server Developer in United States make?
The average salary for a SQL Server Developer is $144,429 per year or $69 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $205,244 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $121,097 (25th percentile) and $174,045 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 241 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by SQL Server Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a SQL Server Developer in United States?
The highest salary for a SQL Server Developer in United States is $174,045 per year, $14,504 per month or $84 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a SQL Server Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for a SQL Server Developer in United States is $121,097 per year, $10,091 per month or $58 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a SQL Server Developer?
The salary trajectory of a SQL Server Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $116,779 per year (estimate) and goes up to $183,406 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.