Median salary
$119,276
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$107.5k – $130k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
28.3%
13 of 46 roles
Live roles
46
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-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
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 |
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How much do SQL roles pay?
The median salary for SQL roles is $119,276 per year. Most pay falls between $107,500 (25th percentile) and $130,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $85,000 to $150,073.
These figures are computed live from 46 active SQL roles on JobsRadar, of which 13 (28.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid SQL roles include InterSystems, Accenture Federal Services, Elastic and Dev Technology.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average SQL salary?
- The median is $119,276 per year, with most pay between $107,500 and $130,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 13 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the SQL salary range?
- Pay ranges from about $85,000 to $150,073 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $119,276. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.