SQL Server Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a SQL Server Consultant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL Server Consultant in the United States is $112,722 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,942
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,183 to $124,353
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,767
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SQL Server Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $124,353 $10,363 $2,391 $60
Average $112,722 $9,394 $2,168 $54
25th Percentile $100,183 $8,349 $1,927 $48
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Key Factors That Influence SQL Server Consultant Salaries

A SQL Server Consultant'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects SQL Server Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SQL Server Consultant'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): $109,239
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $109,761
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,980
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,374
  • Expert (over 8 years): $114,891
Levels Salary
Entry Level SQL Server Consultant$109,239
Intermediate Level SQL Server Consultant$109,761
Senior Level SQL Server Consultant$110,980
Specialist Level SQL Server Consultant$112,374
Expert Level SQL Server Consultant$114,891
$109,239 0 yr
$109,761 < 2 yrs
$110,980 2-4 yrs
$112,374 5-8 yrs
$114,891 > 8 yrs
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How Do SQL Server Consultant 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 Server Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $124,806.
  • California: $124,332.
  • Massachusetts: $122,675.

Top Paying Cities for SQL Server Consultants

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:

  • San Jose: $142,176
  • San Francisco: $140,779
  • Oakland: $137,656

What Skills Can Increase a SQL Server Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.4% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Customer Relationship (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Customer relations is the company-wide process of nurturing positive relationships with your customers . It helps you connect with your customers on a much more personal level and create a sense of mutual understanding with them.
  • Consumer Loans (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): a consumer loan is any type of loan made to a consumer by a creditor. The loan can be secured (backed by the assets of the borrower) or unsecured (not backed by the assets of the borrower).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.4%
Customer Relationship 1.58%
Consumer Loans 1.16%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a SQL Server Consultant's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 46%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
 $164,574
46%
Analysis
 $154,429
37%
Risk Management
 $146,539
30%
Retail Banking
 $140,903
25%
Planning
 $135,266
20%
Communicates Effectively
 $134,139
19%
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How Education impacts a SQL Server Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many SQL Server Consultants enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a SQL Server Consultant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $100,195 and $110,146).

SQL Server Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for SQL Server Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 100.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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SQL Server Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SQL Server Consultant'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.

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$100,183
Average $112,722/year
$124,353
$8,349
Average $9,394/month
$10,363
$1,927
Average $2,168/week
$2,391
$48
Average $54/hour
$60
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $124,353 $10,363 $2,391 $60
Average $112,722 $9,394 $2,168 $54
25th Percentile $100,183 $8,349 $1,927 $48

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Salary Trends for SQL Server Consultant

Salaries for a SQL Server Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $81,959 in 2023 to around $82,093 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of SQL Server Consultant salary trends, .

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