Median salary
$117,300
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$101.9k – $135.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
44.4%
8 of 18 roles
Live roles
18
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Distinguished Systems Developer - SQL Engine
PL/SQL Developer
Senior Database Developer
SQL and Python Developer
Senior SQL & Azure Data Factory developer - EST/ CST - Remote role
Mid-Tier Application and Database Developer
SQL Developer II
SQL Developer II
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
Precision Medicine Group
|
$85,000 | 1 |
|
Precision AQ
|
$85,000 | 1 |
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How much do SQL roles in United States pay?
The median salary for SQL roles in United States is $117,300 per year. Most pay falls between $101,875 (25th percentile) and $135,450 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $85,000 to $158,610.
These figures are computed live from 18 active SQL roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 8 (44.4%) 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 in United States include InterSystems, Accenture Federal Services, Astor & Sanders and IntelliDyne Jobs for Veterans.
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 in United States?
- The median is $117,300 per year, with most pay between $101,875 and $135,450 (25th–75th percentile), based on 8 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the SQL salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $85,000 to $158,610 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $117,300. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.