SQL salaries
Average salary
$135.7–193K/ year
25th percentile
$103.8K
Median
$162.9K
75th percentile
$230.9K
Based on
193 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $77.3–98.9K | $102.1–136.3K | -26% |
| Mid-level | $127.7–186.1K | $134.7–200.9K | -7% |
| Senior | $151.2–211.4K | $156.2–229.4K | -6% |
| Director | $199.7–303.1K | $195.1–291.3K | +3% |
Top companies
Clera
18 jobs
$90–143.1K
David Joseph & Company
6 jobs
$179.2–240K
Natera
5 jobs
$140.5–175.6K
Snowflake
5 jobs
$175–239.7K
Transparent Search Group
4 jobs
$172.1–228.9K
Beacon Biosignals
4 jobs
$150–170K
Sardine
3 jobs
$130.9–169.2K
Alation, Inc.
3 jobs
$162.1–218.8K
Tagup
3 jobs
$135–165K
Salesforce
3 jobs
$144.7–269.4K
Top locations
United States
118 jobs
$144.9–205.1K
New York, United States
35 jobs
$154.9–220.5K
California, United States
31 jobs
$168.8–237.3K
New York, NY, United States
15 jobs
$164.5–233.2K
San Francisco, CA, United States
13 jobs
$167.8–231.6K
Florida, United States
10 jobs
$82.5–113.5K
Bavaria, Germany
9 jobs
$91.6–192.1K
Germany
9 jobs
$91.6–192.1K
Miami, FL, United States
9 jobs
$77.8–108.9K
München, BY, Germany
9 jobs
$91.6–192.1K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for SQL?
- The average salary for SQL is $135,714.00 – $192,986.00 per year, based on 193 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for SQL calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.