The salary trajectory of a a SQL Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $116,782 per year (estimate) and goes up to $183,399 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a SQL Developer at SQLI is $129,741 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $196,756 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $104,926 (25th percentile) and $161,906 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by SQLI SQL Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
SQL Developer professionals typically earn between $50 and $78 per hour.
SQL Developer professionals typically earn between $8,744 and $13,492 monthly.