Side-by-side distribution
Scala
$150,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 35%
- Live roles
- 20
SQL
$119,276
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 28.3%
- Live roles
- 46
Highest-paying jobs
Sr. Software Engineer I, Evaluation Services (Scala)
Senior Scala/Python Engineer (Hybrid)
Senior Scala Engineer (Hybrid)
Backend Engineer Scala - Assistant Vice President
Scala Backend Software Engineer - Vice President
Senior Software Engineer, Platform (Scala)
Senior Software Engineer (Platform/Scala)
Highest-paying jobs
Distinguished Systems Developer - SQL Engine
PL/SQL Developer
Principal Software Developer - Query Engine, Database Internals - Elasticsearch
Senior Database Developer
Senior Software Developer - Query Engine, Database Internals - Elasticsearch
Senior Database Developer
Database Developer
SQL and Python Developer
Senior SQL & Azure Data Factory developer - EST/ CST - Remote role
Mid-Tier Application and Database Developer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Rewards Network
|
$150,000 | 2 |
|
iCapital
|
$147,500 | 2 |
|
NinjaTrader
|
$150,000 | 1 |
|
Sprout General Referrals
|
$97,936 | 1 |
|
Sprout Social
|
$97,936 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Elastic
|
$131,221 | 2 |
|
Dev Technology
|
$121,250 | 2 |
|
InterSystems
|
$174,500 | 1 |
|
Accenture Federal Services
|
$151,800 | 1 |
|
Astor & Sanders
|
$130,000 | 1 |
|
Two95 International Inc.
|
$119,600 | 1 |
|
AGE Solutions
|
$115,000 | 1 |
| IJ IntelliDyne Jobs for Veterans | $107,500 | 1 |
Scala salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $150,000 | 3 |
Scala vs SQL: which pays more?
The median for Scala is $150,000 per year (typically $121,468–$150,000), versus $119,276 for SQL ($107,500–$130,000). That puts Scala about 26% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Scala and SQL are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.