What are the main factors that influence an SQL Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an SQL Developer's salary?

An SQL Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $141,584 for beginners, reaching about $143,848 at mid-level, and approach $152,628 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an SQL Developer?

SQL Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQL Developer roles are District of Columbia $164,090, California $163,468, Massachusetts $161,289. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQL Developer roles make?

Salaries for SQL Developer level roles vary by specialization: SQL Database Developer: $166,647; Senior SQL Developer: $148,869; SQL Conversion Developer: $103,472; Sr Sql Developer: $98,988; Sql Server Developer: $94,837.

SQL Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an SQL Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an SQL Developer in Delaware is $150,085 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

However, an SQL Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,102
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,698 to $157,946
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,599

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Recruit with AI

Smart Recruiting

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

SQL Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,946	$13,162	$3,037	$76
Average	$150,085	$12,507	$2,886	$72
25th Percentile	$135,698	$11,308	$2,610	$65

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out SQL Developer Job Openings in Delaware

PL/SQL Developer w/ Datastage

Spruce Infotech - Wilmington, DE

Oracle PL/SQL Developer | Agile Testing & Optimization Pro

AI Technologies LLC. - Newark, DE

MuleSoft Developer

UniFirst - WILMINGTON, MA

lead developer, ServiceNow

Starbucks - SEATTLE, WA

Search More SQL Developer Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence SQL Developer Salaries

An SQL Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects SQL Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an SQL Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $141,584
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,716
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,848
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,923
Expert (over 8 years): $152,628

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SQL Developer	$141,584
Intermediate Level SQL Developer	$142,716
Senior Level SQL Developer	$143,848
Specialist Level SQL Developer	$147,923
Expert Level SQL Developer	$152,628

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do SQL Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract SQL Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $164,090.
California: $163,468.
Massachusetts: $161,289.

District of Columbia $164,090 California $163,468 Massachusetts $161,289 Washington $160,697 New Jersey $160,637 Alaska $160,430 Connecticut $158,385 New York $157,555

Hawaii $154,902 Rhode Island $153,657 Maryland $152,812 Minnesota $151,656 Colorado $151,212 Illinois $151,063 Oregon $150,500 Delaware $150,085

New Hampshire $149,824 Virginia $149,240 Pennsylvania $147,536 Nevada $146,677 North Dakota $146,395 Michigan $145,950 Wisconsin $145,787 Vermont $145,461

Texas $144,557 Maine $144,498 Arizona $144,409 Ohio $144,305 Georgia $142,942 Indiana $142,260 Wyoming $142,127 Utah $141,919

Iowa $141,830 Kansas $141,119 Louisiana $140,911 North Carolina $140,837 Missouri $140,808 Florida $140,230 Montana $139,918 Nebraska $139,622

Kentucky $139,459 South Carolina $138,866 Tennessee $138,496 Idaho $138,348 New Mexico $137,266 Oklahoma $137,028 Alabama $136,154 South Dakota $134,687

Arkansas $133,887 West Virginia $133,457 Mississippi $132,167

Top Paying Cities for SQL Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $155,332
Little Creek: $153,894
Magnolia: $154,531

Lincoln, DE $155,332 Little Creek, DE $153,894 Magnolia, DE $154,531 Milford, DE $155,332 Marydel, DE $153,316 Millsboro, DE $155,332 Millville, DE $156,369 Milton, DE $155,332

Nassau, DE $155,332 Ocean View, DE $156,369 Rehoboth Beach, DE $156,369 Seaford, DE $153,701 Selbyville, DE $156,369 Smyrna, DE $153,138 Viola, DE $154,531 Woodside, DE $154,087

Bear, DE $152,012 Newark, DE $152,071 Claymont, DE $152,190 Delaware City, DE $152,071 Hockessin, DE $152,190 Kirkwood, DE $152,071 Middletown, DE $152,827 Montchanin, DE $152,190

New Castle, DE $152,190 Odessa, DE $153,034 Port Penn, DE $151,656 Rockland, DE $152,190 Saint Georges, DE $152,071 Townsend, DE $152,812 Winterthur, DE $152,190 Lewes, DE $155,332

Wilmington, DE $152,190 Dover, DE $153,820 Dover Afb, DE $154,176 Bethany Beach, DE $156,369 Bethel, DE $153,701 Bridgeville, DE $155,332 Camden Wyoming, DE $153,983 Cheswold, DE $153,464

Clayton, DE $153,079 Dagsboro, DE $156,369 Delmar, DE $153,701 Ellendale, DE $155,332 Felton, DE $155,332 Fenwick Island, DE $156,369 Frankford, DE $156,369 Frederica, DE $155,332

Georgetown, DE $155,332 Greenwood, DE $155,332 Harbeson, DE $155,332 Harrington, DE $155,332 Hartly, DE $153,005 Houston, DE $155,332 Kenton, DE $153,079 Laurel, DE $153,701

Yorklyn, DE $152,190

SQL Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an SQL Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$135,698

Average $150,085/year

$157,946

$11,308

Average $12,507/month

$13,162

$2,610

Average $2,886/week

$3,037

$65

Average $72/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,946	$13,162	$3,037	$76
Average	$150,085	$12,507	$2,886	$72
25th Percentile	$135,698	$11,308	$2,610	$65

Salaries of jobs related to SQL Developer

Find Your Next SQL Developer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current SQL Developer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about