Database Developer Sql Salaries

How much does a Database Developer Sql make?

Total pay range
$111K - $160K/yr
$132K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$95K - $130K/yrBase pay
$16K - $29K/yrAdditional pay
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21 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 Database Developer
15+ years
$115K/yr
$106K • $9K
Rosemont, IL
$115K/yr
$106K • $9K
SQL Database Developer
7-9 years
$101K - $118K/yr
Cleveland, OH
$101K - $118K/yr
SQL Database Developer
7-9 years
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Indianapolis, IN
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
SQL Database Developer
1-3 years
$74K - $86K/yr
Parsippany, NJ
$74K - $86K/yr
SQL Database Developer
4-6 years
$129K/yr
$129K • $0
Phoenix, AZ
$129K/yr
$129K • $0
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SQL Database Developer
15+ years
$122K/yr
$111K • $11K
Saint Louis, MO
$122K/yr
$111K • $11K
SQL Database Developer
7-9 years
$127K - $147K/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$127K - $147K/yr
SQL Database Developer
4-6 years
$82K - $96K/yr
Midland, MI
$82K - $96K/yr
SQL Database Developer
1-3 years
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Alexandria, VA
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
SQL Database Developer
7-9 years
$78K - $90K/yr
San Francisco, CA
$78K - $90K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about SQL Database Developer salaries

The average salary for a SQL Database Developer is $132,271 per year or $64 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $189,167 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $110,587 (25th percentile) and $159,956 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 75 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by SQL Database Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a SQL Database Developer in United States is $159,956 per year, $13,330 per month or $77 per hour.
The lowest salary for a SQL Database Developer in United States is $110,587 per year, $9,216 per month or $53 per hour.