SQL Developer salary in the United States

SQL Engineers working in the United States earn normally around $125,900 per year and most of the SQL salaries are between $83,200 and $176,800 per year.

If you earn less than $83,200 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new SQL Developer job in the United States.

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average SQL Developer salary in the United States
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top 10% of market$176,800
top 25% of market$147,500
average salary$128,300
median salary$125,900
bottom 25% of market$105,000
bottom 10% of market$83,200

Average and median SQL Engineer salary in the United States

The average salary for SQL Developers in the United States is $128,300 per year, while the median salary is $125,900 per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical SQL Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than $125,900 and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

SQL Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in the United States

The top 25% best earning SQL Developers earn more than $147,500 per year and the top 10% reach over $176,800, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning SQL Engineers earn less than $105,000 per year and 10% earn less than $83,200.

SQL salaries in other states in the U.S.

You have to be aware that the salaries for SQL Developers can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries in the United States, but you can select a different state below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 5625 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average SQL Engineer salary in the United States?

The average salary for SQL Developer in the United States is $128,300 per year, while the median salary is $125,900 per year.

How much does a SQL Developer earn in the United States?

SQL Engineers in the United States can earn between $83,200 and $176,800 per year. You can find SQL Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a SQL Developer in the United States?

The highest salary is $300,000 per year. Best paying SQL Developer jobs in the United States can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a SQL Developer in the United States?

The lowest salary for a SQL Developer in the United States is $13,700, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.