Lead SQL Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$178,311 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$140,585 $178,311 $252,339
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead SQL Engineer in United States is $178,311 per year as of July 2026, based on 82 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $140,585, while senior specialists can earn up to $252,339. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,380 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Lead SQL Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Lead SQL Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Lead SQL Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 287 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead SQL Engineer 82 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 53 0 0
Entry Level $140,585
Junior $168,890
Median Salary $178,311
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $222,297
Expert / Top Earners $252,339

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
SQL
20%
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