Senior SQL Developer Salaries
How much does a Senior SQL Developer make?
Total pay range
$136K - $195K/yr
$162K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$115K - $156K/yrBase pay
$21K - $39K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Senior SQL Developers
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193 Popular companies with Senior SQL Developer
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for a Senior SQL Developer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $149,850 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $131,240.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior SQL Developer are CloudQ and O2 Technologies.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Senior SQL Developer are SV IT and HCL Global Systems.
Information Technology
$149,850
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior SQL Developer are CloudQ and O2 Technologies.
Management & Consulting
$131,240
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior SQL Developer are CloudQ and O2 Technologies.
Recent salaries shared by Senior SQL Developer
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
Senior SQL Developer
15+ years
$158K - $183K/yr
Irvine, CA
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$158K - $183K/yr
Senior SQL Developer
7-9 years
$127K - $147K/yr
Parsippany, NJ
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$127K - $147K/yr
Senior SQL Developer
15+ years
$128K/yr
$128K • $0
Texas City, TX
submitted on May 8, 2025
$128K/yr
$128K • $0
Senior SQL Developer
4-6 years
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Branchburg, NJ
submitted on Jan 11, 2025
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Senior SQL Developer
15+ years
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Houston, TX
submitted on Oct 31, 2024
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
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Senior SQL Developer
15+ years
$129K - $150K/yr
Sterling Heights, MI
submitted on Jun 16, 2024
$129K - $150K/yr
Senior SQL Developer
15+ years
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Pennington, NJ
submitted on Jun 3, 2024
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Senior SQL Developer
15+ years
$133K/yr
$133K • $0
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$133K/yr
$133K • $0
Senior SQL Developer
15+ years
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Lagrange, KY
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Senior SQL Developer
10-14 years
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
Hartford, CT
submitted on May 15, 2024
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Senior SQL Developer salaries
How much does a Senior SQL Developer in United States make?
The average salary for a Senior SQL Developer is $161,998 per year or $78 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $229,290 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $136,366 (25th percentile) and $194,829 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 252 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior SQL Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior SQL Developer in United States?
The highest salary for a Senior SQL Developer in United States is $194,829 per year, $16,236 per month or $94 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior SQL Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior SQL Developer in United States is $136,366 per year, $11,364 per month or $66 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Senior SQL Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Senior SQL Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,756 per year (estimate) and goes up to $183,399 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.