Senior SQL Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$119,600 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$89,048 $119,600 $177,066
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior SQL Developer in United States is $119,600 per year as of July 2026, based on 166 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $89,048, while senior specialists can earn up to $177,066. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $970 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Senior SQL Developer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Senior SQL Developer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Senior SQL Developer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 81 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior SQL Developer 166 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 122 0 0
Entry Level $89,048
Junior $108,916
Median Salary $119,600
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $144,006
Expert / Top Earners $177,066

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